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555 W 8th St, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA|Esther Short
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Property Overview
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Less expensive
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| 1x1 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 544+ sqft | $1,228 /mo | 6 units available | ||
| 2x1 | 2 bed | 1 bath | 774 sqft | $1,472 /mo | 3 units available | ||
| 2x1-Market | 2 bed | 1 bath | 774 sqft | $1,550 /mo | 1 unit available |
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Amenities for Esther Short Commons (ESC)
Apartment Amenities
| Amazing Views | Dryer |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Microwave | Range |
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Residents Lounge | Water/Sewer |
Services
| Garbage & Recycling |
Neighborhood
| Great Location |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 160 |
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About Esther Short Commons (ESC)
Esther Short Commons (ESC) cost $1,228–$1,550 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment building include but are not limited to: residents lounge. Located at 555 W 8th St, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA, Esther Short Commons (ESC) has 1 — 2 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 2 bedrooms in Vancouver, renting an apartment at Esther Short Commons (ESC) is 9% cheaper per month.Other apartment buildings in or around Vancouver include but are not limited to: 12026 Southeast Ash Street, 6035 Sw Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, 2405 N Vancouver Ave, 1405 Sw Park Ave
Esther Short Commons (ESC) is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How Esther Short Commons (ESC) compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 150 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
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Rent trends in Esther Short
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 12% lower than 1-bedrooms in Esther Short.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Esther Short Commons (ESC) to be 40% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Esther Short.
Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Esther Short
Vancouver
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,337 |
| December 2023 | $1,352 |
| January 2024 | $1,353 |
| February 2024 | $1,299 |
| March 2024 | $1,296 |
| April 2024 | $1,387 |
| May 2024 | $1,352 |
| June 2024 | $1,268 |
| July 2024 | $1,284 |
| August 2024 | $1,251 |
| September 2024 | $1,244 |
| October 2024 | $1,272 |
| November 2024 | $1,342 |
| December 2024 | $1,342 |
| January 2025 | $1,359 |
| February 2025 | $1,355 |
| March 2025 | $1,352 |
| April 2025 | $1,342 |
| May 2025 | $1,343 |
| June 2025 | $1,279 |
| July 2025 | $1,283 |
| August 2025 | $1,359 |
| September 2025 | $1,390 |
| October 2025 | $1,373 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,442 |
| December 2023 | $1,446 |
| January 2024 | $1,415 |
| February 2024 | $1,419 |
| March 2024 | $1,451 |
| April 2024 | $1,379 |
| May 2024 | $1,287 |
| June 2024 | $1,153 |
| July 2024 | $1,073 |
| August 2024 | $1,052 |
| September 2024 | $1,098 |
| October 2024 | $1,175 |
| November 2024 | $1,414 |
| December 2024 | $1,397 |
| January 2025 | $1,476 |
| February 2025 | $1,430 |
| March 2025 | $1,409 |
| April 2025 | $1,198 |
| May 2025 | $1,163 |
| June 2025 | $1,134 |
| July 2025 | $1,142 |
| August 2025 | $1,139 |
| September 2025 | $1,112 |
| October 2025 | $999 |
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Can I afford to live at 555 W 8th St?
Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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$49,120/yr
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Schools near Esther Short Commons (ESC)
Hough Elementary School
1900 daniels st
vancouver, WA, 98660
K-5Public
B-
Jim Tangeman Center
3200 e 18th st
vancouver, WA, 98661
K-12Public
Early Childhood Education Center
5802 macarthur blvd
vancouver, WA, 98661
PKPublic
Vancouver Virtual Learning Academy
6450 macarthur blvd
vancouver, WA, 98661
3-12Public
Vancouver Home Connection
6450 macarthur blvd
vancouver, WA, 98661
K-12Public
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Getting around Vancouver near 555 W 8th St
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 555 W 8th St, Vancouver
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
6/10
Variety of bars within walking distance
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