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Vancouver, WA

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A historic haven between monumental mountains and rushing rivers

Mountains River Scenic Bike-Friendly Commuter Family-Friendly Shopping

On the north bank of the Columbia River, separating Washington from Oregon, lies Portland’s largest suburb and the fourth largest city in Washington: Vancouver. This riverfront retreat is filled with a rich history, abundance of shopping, outdoor recreation, and a family-friendly atmosphere. With excellent public schools like Hudson Bay High School, families flock to this thriving suburb. There are more than enough community parks to keep outdoor lovers content, including Vancouver Lake Regional Park, LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park, Orchards Community Park, Esther Short Park and Playground, and Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, a fisherman’s oasis.

Interstates 5 and 205 run directly through town, connecting Vancouver to Portland, so commuting is a breeze – not to mention Vancouver is just across the river from the Portland International Airport. This historic haven features the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, also known as the town’s visitor center, near Pearson Field and the Pearson Air Museum. Locals get all of their shopping done at Vancouver Mall and small businesses around town. Charming local restaurants, theaters, and shops line the historic streets of Downtown Vancouver, including Compass Coffee and Kiggins Theatre. Enjoy the array of pubs, breweries, coffee shops, steakhouses, and more in this commercial district.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Vancouver, WA is $1,376 for a studio, $1,510 for one bedroom, $1,680 for two bedrooms, and $2,079 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Vancouver has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,510/month
701 Sq Ft
House
$2,510/month
1,661 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,704/month
1,000 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,206/month
1,393 Sq Ft
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Transportation

53

Somewhat Walkable

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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

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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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Living in Vancouver

Transportation

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Getting around Vancouver is a fairly simple prospect depending on your time and hurry. C-TRAN is the local public transportation service for Clark County and therefore Vancouver itself, and provides a variety of convenient and efficient means of transport including buses everywhere in town, C-VAN shuttle & accessibility services, and even express busses across the river for commutes or shopping trips into Portland, OR.

If a more environmental option suits your needs, Vancouver has a variety of Park & Ride lots in the more popular areas of town such as Fisher's Landing East, which allow you to easily drive the short distance from your apartment to the lot, hop on one of the many available buses or shuttles, and be taken anywhere around town in short order, saving both gas money and the environment to boot!

Shopping

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While Vancouver is not what many would consider an urban area or city, it can best be thought of as a condensed rural space, and as such, the shopping opportunities are tremendous. Downtown you'll find a variety of both upscale and discount shops along Main Street and Broadway. Head south into the Columbia Way area or far east into Fisher's Landing to find a massive variety of new stores ranging from organic groceries from New Seasons Market to Willows boutique clothing to Bad Monkey boards and skates.

If convenience and variety is more your style, you can head to the north end of town and check out the expansive Westfield Vancouver mall featuring over 150 stores inside including shopping, dining and even entertainment!

Best of all, if you want a truly downtown cityscape for shopping or entertainment, a mere 20 - 30 minute drive south across the Columbia River will bring you right into the heart of beautiful Portland, OR! Vancouver is in many ways a more peaceful extension of the wonderful city that is Portland and the resources it provides for locals should not be missed.

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