Columbia at the Waterfront
1111 W Columbia Way,
Vancouver, WA 98660
$1,825 - $3,350
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Vancouver, WA
What is the average rent in Vancouver, WA?
$1,533/month
Average Rent
704 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Vancouver, WA is $1,533 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Vancouver rent prices are 6% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Vancouver, you can expect to pay about $1,400 per month for a studio, $1,533 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,717 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,110 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Vancouver, WA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Vancouver, WA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
13%
$700 - $1,000/month
30%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
42%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
11%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver?
Based on current rent prices, Burton Ridge, Burton Place and Starcrest are the most affordable neighborhoods in Vancouver.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Vancouver?
Based on current rent prices, Vancouver Waterfront, Uptown Vancouver and Downtown Vancouver are the most expensive neighborhoods in Vancouver.
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Which Vancouver neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Vancouver with the most apartments available are Pleasant Valley Vancouver, Vancouver Waterfront and Downtown Vancouver .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Vancouver, WA?
Because the average rent in Vancouver is $1,533, you’ll want to make about $5,110 per month or $61,320 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Vancouver, WA is 6.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Vancouver is 2.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,400 - $2,110. You can expect to pay 5.4% more for groceries, 7.5% less for utilities, and 16.1% more for transportation.
How does Vancouver, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Vancouver, WA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,742/month
One Bedroom
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$2,184/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,568/month
Three Bedroom
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$4,278/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.