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Columbia Way Vancouver, WA

A hip riverside district just minutes from Portland

River • Waterfront • Interstate

Columbia Way is a small waterfront neighborhood on the south side of Vancouver, tucked between Lewis and Clark Highway and the bank of the Columbia River. While much of the community is occupied by warehouses and industrial space, this neighborhood also hosts a thriving residential sector. The local apartments, condos, and houses often enjoy beautiful views clear across the river to Oregon, and residents have a wealth of amenities at their fingertips.

Waterside hangouts like McMenamins Vancouver, Savona Coffeehouse, and Beaches Restaurant and Bar take full advantage of the setting to create scenic and stylish ambience. Waterfront Renaissance Trail provides a great route for walking, running, or biking, whether you want to get into Downtown without driving or just get some exercise.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Columbia Way is $1,139 for a studio, $1,350 for one bedroom, $1,659 for two bedrooms, and $2,190 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia Way has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 481 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,139/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 725 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,350/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,052 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,659/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,354 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,190/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Columbia Way - Vancouver, WA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Essentials are more spread out in Columbia Way - Vancouver, WA, so everyday errands require more planning.

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

30 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Columbia Way - Vancouver, WA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

70 / 100
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Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Columbia Way

Shorewood Apartments

Shorewood Apartments

5555 E Evergreen Blvd,
Vancouver, WA 98661

$1,120 - $1,650

Studio - 2 Beds

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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.