Washington State University Vancouver

Vancouver, WA

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Established in 1989, Washington State University Vancouver is the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington. One of six campuses in the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver provides students with access to big-school resources in a small-school environment in addition to more than 30 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degree programs. Home to students and faculty from all walks of life, WSUV fosters growth by embracing diversity and inclusion. WSUV also cheers on the WSU Cougars, which participate in the NCAA Division I Pac-12 Conference.

While searching for apartments near WSU Vancouver, concentrate your efforts on finding rentals in close proximity to I-5 and the War Veterans Memorial Freeway for ultimate convenience to campus.

On the WSUV campus, you’ll find over 50 student organizations, regular lectures and film screenings, intramural sports, six miles of trails, and three mountain views surrounded by lush greenery. Downtown Portland and its many amenities are less than 20 miles from WSUV, whenever you’re seeking an off-campus adventure.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Vancouver, WA is $1,397 for a studio, $1,529 for one bedroom, $1,703 for two bedrooms, and $2,100 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Vancouver has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 496 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,397/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 702 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,529/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 979 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,703/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,254 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,100/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

53

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

24

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

63

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Endeavour Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

639 Students

6
out of 10

Felida Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

633 Students

6
out of 10

Glenwood Heights Primary

Public

Grades PK-4

580 Students

6
out of 10

Fishers Landing Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

462 Students

6
out of 10

Lake Shore Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

368 Students

6
out of 10

Alki Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

607 Students

7
out of 10

Shahala Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

874 Students

6
out of 10

Vancouver iTech Preparatory

Public

Grades 6-12

602 Students

6
out of 10

Pleasant Valley Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

396 Students

5
out of 10

Pacific Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

864 Students

4
out of 10

Skyview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,739 Students

7
out of 10

Columbia River High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,134 Students

7
out of 10

Vancouver iTech Preparatory

Public

Grades 6-12

602 Students

6
out of 10

Mountain View High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,589 Students

5
out of 10

Heritage High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,625 Students

4
out of 10

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