
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Eugene Neighborhood of Eugene, OR from $500 (36 Rentals)
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455 W 12th Ave

98 E 13th Ave

1645 Mill St

Ferry Street Flats - Historical Access

1891 High St

754 W 12th Ave

1908 Alder St

335 E 19th Ave

1615 Ferry Alley
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1613 Ferry Alley

1841 Kincaid St

334 E 15th Ave

325 E 19th Ave

1531 1/2 Mill St

Broadway Place
Downtown Eugene, Eugene, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Eugene?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Eugene Studio Apartments | $1,602 | $695 | $4,531 |
Downtown Eugene 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,951 | $625 | $5,726 |
Downtown Eugene 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $670 | $5,461 |
Downtown Eugene 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $699 | $3,537 |
Downtown Eugene 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,107 | $625 | $3,950 |
Downtown Eugene 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,922 | $1,129 | $5,500 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Eugene Neighborhood of Eugene, OR.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Eugene Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Eugene area of Eugene, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Harris House priced from $625. The Soto has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Downtown Eugene apartments for rent in Eugene, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Harris House | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
The Soto | W4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $975 |
Eugene Manor | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Broadway Place | Hult | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Union on Broadway | B3 Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1,410 |
35 Club Apartments | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $1,414 |
Patterson House | 1 Bedroom - B | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
The Rive Eugene | Sx1 | Studio,1BA | $1,559 |
The Fairway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,597 |
Gordon Lofts | The Pearl | Studio,1BA | $1,605 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Eugene, OR
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Eugene area is the $2.06 price per square foot 4X2 Model at The Andy in the in the Laurel Hill Valley neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Downtown Eugene apartment is the 3BR/2BA Model at The Anthony starting at $2,700 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Laurel Hill Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Eugene apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Andy | 4X2 | 4BR,2BA | $2.06 |
The Anthony | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.93 |
The Arcade | 4BR/2BA | 4BR,2BA | $2.77 |
Patterson Tower | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
13th & Olive Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
The Westgate | 2BR/2BA - B | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
The Fairway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
MW2 | 2x1.5A | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.92 |
Eugene Manor | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
Broadway Place | Hult | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Downtown Eugene Neighborhood in Eugene, OR
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
100 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
58 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Eugene Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Eugene?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Eugene is under $1,605.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Eugene?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Eugene is Harris House which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Downtown Eugene costs $5,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Eugene?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 65 regular apartments in Downtown Eugene that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Eugene?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Eugene have an average cost of $738 which is $4,262 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Eugene.
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