Average Rent in Vancouver, WA
10 apartment buildings, 31 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,445/mo
Cheapest
$1,199/mo
Properties
10
Units
31
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Vancouver, WA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Vancouver, WA Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Hamilton & Eliza
2008 Broadway St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA
The Woodlands
7700 NE 72nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98661, USA
The Riva
1110 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
Claro at the Waterfront
1000 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
The Columbia at the Waterfront
1111 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
Blue Key Property Management Inc
7017 NE Hwy 99 #216, Vancouver, WA 98665, USA
The Miller
500 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamilton & Eliza 2008 Broadway St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA | $1,199 | $1,199 | $2.43 | 4.6 (20) | 1 |
| 2 | The Woodlands 7700 NE 72nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98661, USA | $1,623 | $1,725 | $1.61 | 4.3 (154) | 2 |
| 3 | The Riva 1110 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA | $1,631 | $2,463 | $3.21 | 5 (28) | 9 |
| 4 | Claro at the Waterfront 1000 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA | $1,692 | $2,209 | $3.15 | 4.3 (55) | 7 |
| 5 | The Columbia at the Waterfront 1111 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA | $1,779 | $2,745 | $3.56 | 4.6 (219) | 4 |
| 6 | Blue Key Property Management Inc 7017 NE Hwy 99 #216, Vancouver, WA 98665, USA | $1,795 | $2,770 | $1.48 | 3.9 (77) | 4 |
| 7 | The Miller 500 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA | $1,845 | $2,963 | $3.26 | 4.9 (67) | 3 |
Explore Each Property
Hamilton & Eliza
4.6 (20)2008 Broadway St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA
The Woodlands
4.3 (154)7700 NE 72nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98661, USA
The Riva
5 (28)1110 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
Claro at the Waterfront
4.3 (55)1000 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
The Columbia at the Waterfront
4.6 (219)1111 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
Blue Key Property Management Inc
3.9 (77)7017 NE Hwy 99 #216, Vancouver, WA 98665, USA
Vancouver, WA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Vancouver, WA is $2,445 per month, based on 31 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,199 at Hamilton & Eliza to $2,572 at Roosevelt Commons.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,735/mo | $1,631/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $2,116/mo | $1,199/mo | 15 |
| 2 Bed | $2,999/mo | $1,623/mo | 9 |
| 3 Bed | $3,245/mo | $2,495/mo | 2 |
| 4 Bed | $2,684/mo | $2,572/mo | 2 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Vancouver, WA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Vancouver, WA averages $2,116/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,999/mo. At the local median household income of $78,156, that works out to 38% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Vancouver, WA at $1,632/mo. The current tracked market average runs 50% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Vancouver, WA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Vancouver, WA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$98,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,445/mo.
Comfortable income
$117,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,199/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in Vancouver, WA is $78,156 , about 33% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Vancouver, WA
Overall prices in Vancouver, WA runs above the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 106.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Vancouver, WA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,445 |
| Utilities | $537 |
| Groceries | $566 |
| Transportation | $1,279 |
| Healthcare | $624 |
| Other goods and services | $998 |
| Estimated total | $6,449/mo |
Population
192,696
Median household income
$78,156
Census median rent
$1,632/mo
Rent as % of income
31.5%
Median age
37.5
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Washington
How Vancouver, WA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Vancouver, WA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $2,847 | +16% | 51 |
| Renton, WA | $1,778 | -27% | 15 |
| Kent, WA | $1,598 | -35% | 15 |
| Bellevue, WA | $2,121 | -13% | 15 |
| Federal Way, WA | $1,585 | -35% | 12 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | $1,477 | -40% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Vancouver, WA?
The average rent in Vancouver, WA is $2,445 per month, based on 31 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Vancouver, WA?
The lowest available rent in Vancouver, WA starts at $1,199 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Vancouver, WA?
1-bedroom apartments in Vancouver, WA average $2,116/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,199/mo across 15 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Vancouver, WA?
2-bedroom apartments in Vancouver, WA average $2,999/mo. Units start from $1,623/mo across 9 units currently listed.
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