Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centennial Neighborhood of Gresham, OR from $500 (27 Rentals)
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Centennial, Gresham, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Centennial?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Centennial Studio Apartments | $1,329 | $1,050 | $1,944 |
Centennial 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $999 | $2,161 |
Centennial 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $1,150 | $3,234 |
Centennial 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,041 | $1,295 | $2,992 |
Centennial 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,759 | $1,889 | $3,495 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Centennial Neighborhood of Gresham, OR.
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Cheapest Available Centennial Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Centennial area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at The Bria Apartments priced from $999. D Street Salal Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Centennial apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Bria Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
D Street Salal Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Wynne Watts Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Glendoveer Woods Apartments | I.R. Studio NO W/D-ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED | Studio,1BA | $1,089 |
Eastside Village Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Alder Royal Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
The Zimmer | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,124 |
Vine Maple | 1BR 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Windsor Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
The Aurora | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centennial, OR
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Centennial area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3x1.5 town Model at Rockrose Apartments-266-8723Y in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Centennial apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Trailside starting at $1,575 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the East Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Centennial apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rockrose Apartments-266-8723Y | 3x1.5 town | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
Trailside | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
East Park Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Griffin Court | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
Foothills Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Sherman Villa | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
1855 SE 162nd Ave, Unit 1855 | 1855 SE 162nd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Brentwood Apartments | 2BD, 1BTH A | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
The Jamico-NC-312-S | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Vine Maple | 1BR 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Centennial Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Centennial?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Centennial is under $1,185.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Centennial?
The cheapest apartment in Centennial is The Bria Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Centennial costs $2,826.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Centennial?
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 30 regular apartments in Centennial 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 Centennial?
Cheap apartments in Centennial have an average cost of $409 which is $2,417 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Centennial.
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