Often called “the Couve,” Vancouver, WA, is an iconic Northwestern city. With historic sites, farmers markets, and plenty of outdoor activities, it’s no wonder Vancouver is also home to roughly 192,200 people.
If you’re looking to buy a home in Vancouver, expect to see the median home sale price coming in at $456,000 and the average sale price per square foot at $279. And if you’re considering renting an apartment in Vancouver, the average rent price for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,930.
Don’t worry if those prices don’t fit in your budget – we’ve got options to help you find a home or apartment that does. We’ve rounded up a list of the 7 best affordable Vancouver suburbs to consider living in – and they’re all under a 20-minute drive from the city. That way, you can live nearby without paying the price of living in Vancouver.
#1: Hazel Dell
Median home price: $398,500
Average sale price per square foot: $248
Driving distance from Vancouver: 10 minutes
Hazel Dell, WA homes for sale
Hazel Dell, WA apartments for rent
With a median home sale price of $398,500, Hazel Dell comes in at number one on our list of most affordable suburbs of Vancouver, WA. About 23,600 people live in this suburban area and you’ll only be about a 10 minute drive away from downtown Vancouver. Living in Hazel Dell, you can spend a sunny day at one of the local parks.
#2: Minnehaha
Median home price: $435,000
Average sale price per square foot: $259
Driving distance from Vancouver: 10 minutes
Minnehaha, WA homes for sale
Minnehaha, WA apartments for rent
Taking the second place on our list is Minnehaha. Only 10 minutes from the city center you can walk or bike the Waterfront Renaissance Trail in just a quick drive. Living in Minnehaha, you’ll want to check out one of the parks like Tower Crest Neighborhood Park or Bosco Farm Neighborhood Park. When living in this suburb of 11,900 people, you can also spend the day checking out the charming downtown.
#3: Walnut Grove
Median home price: $444,000
Average sale price per square foot: $273
Driving distance from Vancouver: 15 minutes
Walnut Grove, WA homes for sale
Walnut Grove, WA apartments for rent
Taking the third spot on our list of affordable suburbs of Vancouver, WA, is Walnut Grove. Just 15 minutes away from Vancouver, you’ll find the home prices are much less expensive. There’s plenty of picturesque and outdoorsy activities to take part in when living in Walnut Grove. If you find yourself moving here, stop by one of the many local shops and attractions.
#4: West Slope, OR
Median home price: $455,000
Average sale price per square foot: $342
Driving distance from Vancouver: 20 minutes
West Slope, OR homes for sale
West Slope, OR apartments for rent
Only slightly more expensive than Walnut Grove is none other than West Slope, OR. About 7,200 people live in this Vancouver suburb, where you can check out one of the picturesque parks in your free time.
#5: Five Corners
Median home price: $463,500
Average sale price per square foot: $271
Driving distance from Vancouver: 15 minutes
Five Corners, WA homes for sale
Five Corners, WA apartments for rent
Only a 15-minute drive into the city, consider adding Five Corners to your list of Vancouver suburbs to consider living in. With 21,000 residents, moving to this affordable suburb can keep you close enough to Vancouver, without paying the premium for a home there. In Five Corners, you can explore Orchards Community Park.
#6: Mount Vista
Median home price: $506,000
Average sale price per square foot: $263
Driving distance from Vancouver: 15 minutes
Mount Vista, WA homes for sale
Mount Vista, WA apartments for rent
Another noteworthy Vancouver suburb is Mount Vista, where the median home sale price is $506,000. With roughly 10,100 people calling Mount Vista home, it’s a great area to consider buying a house or renting an apartment in. Make sure to hike the Cougar Trails Loop and explore the Washington State University Vancouver campus. You’ll find there are countless things to do in this great suburb.
#7: Mill Plain
Median home price: $598,500
Average sale price per square foot: $250
Driving distance from Vancouver: 20 minutes
Mill Plain, WA homes for sale
Mill Plain, WA apartments for rent
Rounding out our list of affordable suburbs of Vancouver, WA, is none other than Mill Plain. With a population of nearly 7,400, you’ll be living in a smaller area, but there’s no shortage of things to experience in Mill Plain. If you’re going to call this area home, plan time to visit Pacific Community Park.
Methodology: Affordability is based on whether a suburb’s median home sale price or average sale price per square foot is less than Vancouver and under a 20-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during March 2023. Average rental data from Rent.com March 2023. Population data sourced from the United States Census Bureau.
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