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Average Rent in Vancouver WA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Vancouver WA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,983/mo
▼ 1.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,199/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
21
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Vancouver WA
Compare average rent across Vancouver WA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Dell South | $2,695 | $1,895 | 1 | 4 |
| Felida-Starcrest | $2,325 | $1,199 | 5 | 29 |
| Bagley Downs | $2,175 | $1,613 | 2 | 6 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Vancouver WA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Vancouver WA is $1,983 per month across 5 apartment communities and 21 available units. Rents have decreased $28 (1.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Hamilton & Eliza starting at $1,199/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,983/mo.
Prices range from $1,199 to $3,199 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Vancouver WA Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Vancouver WA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Vancouver WA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton & Eliza | $1,199/mo | $1,199/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| Claro at the Waterfront | $1,592/mo | $1,832/mo | 12 | 4.3 |
| The Riva | $1,958/mo | $2,158/mo | 5 | 5 |
| The Woodlands | $2,013/mo | $2,013/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| The Columbia at the Waterfront | $2,450/mo | $2,825/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
Google Search Trends for Vancouver WA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$79,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,983/mo.
Comfortable income
$95,000/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 18% 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) | $1,983 |
| Utilities | $537 |
| Groceries | $566 |
| Transportation | $1,279 |
| Healthcare | $624 |
| Other goods and services | $998 |
| Estimated total | $5,987/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.
Explore Vancouver WA Apartments
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