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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 sits along the Washington side of the Columbia River, where an extinct volcanic vent called Prune Hill rises above a charming downtown filled with local shops, galleries, and restaurants. Part of the greater Portland metro area, the city gives residents easy access to Vancouver to the west and the energy of Portland just across the river—without sacrificing the slower, more grounded pace of a smaller community. Outdoor lovers are well-served by the surrounding parks, nature preserves, and waterways that showcase the Pacific Northwest at its finest. The city takes its name from the camas lily, a plant long prized by Native Americans for its edible bulb, and that sense of deep-rooted local history is woven into everyday life here.

The rental scene in Camas offers a solid mix of townhomes, garden-style apartment communities, and newer multi-story buildings that appeal to a range of renters. Options tend to lean toward spacious floor plans compared to what you'd find closer to Portland proper. Whether you're drawn to a walkable spot near the historic downtown core or prefer something tucked closer to the wooded hillsides, Camas delivers a grounded Pacific Northwest lifestyle with metropolitan access just a short drive away.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Camas, WA is $1,456 for a studio, $1,575 for one bedroom, $1,857 for two bedrooms, and $2,346 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Camas has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,575/month
663 Sq Ft
House
$2,898/month
1,781 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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

Odyssey Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

288 Students

Liberty Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

681 Students

Camas High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,964 Students

Discovery High School

Public

Grades 9-12

191 Students

Union High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,021 Students

Hayes Freedom High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Camas School District Open Doors

Public

Grades 9-12

6 Students

Points of Interest

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.