Camas

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Camas, WA

Area Guide

A great spot for families right outside of Portland.

Commuter Suburb Safe Schools Family-Friendly Arts Outdoors

Camas is a small community adjacent to Vancouver, Washington and right across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon. Being right on the edge of a large metropolitan area, it makes a convenient home base for commuters and allows folks to easily get into the city at their leisure. The schools receive excellent ratings and the crime rate is well below the state and national averages, making Camas apartments quite desirable for families.

The natural splendor of the Pacific Northwest is on full display around Camas, with several parks, nature preserves, and waterways surrounding the city, providing gorgeous scenery and endless opportunities for exploration. These factors, combined with the picturesque downtown, have contributed to Camas receiving exceptionally high praise for all-around livability.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Camas, WA is $1,253 for a studio, $1,635 for one bedroom, $1,870 for two bedrooms, and $2,411 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Camas has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,635/month
676 Sq Ft
House
$3,354/month
2,023 Sq Ft
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Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

3

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Grass Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

463 Students

Woodburn Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

622 Students

Dorothy Fox

Public

Grades K-5

506 Students

Illahee Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

407 Students

Helen Baller Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

524 Students

Skyridge Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

734 Students

Liberty Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

681 Students

Camas High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,964 Students

Union High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,021 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.