
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Gresham Neighborhood of Gresham, OR from $800 (64 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Gresham area of Gresham.


Highland Park

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The Zimmer

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East Wind

The Groves

Mountain Crest

282 NE 4th St

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The Archibald

Sienna Lofts

Bristol Woods

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Lumina Apartments

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The Ridge at Bella Vista

Parkside Apartments

Stark Street Crossings

Douglas Grove

75 NW 15th St

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Aspire Trailmark

3rd Central

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Eleven Pines

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Columbia Trails
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Heron Hills

Townfair Apartments

Powell Street Station

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253 SE Kelly Ave

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The Wes

Gresham Central

170 NW 14th Pl

1209 NE 5th St
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Downtown Gresham, Gresham, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Gresham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Gresham Studio Apartments | $1,288 | $1,020 | $1,541 |
| Downtown Gresham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $995 | $2,138 |
| Downtown Gresham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $1,250 | $2,645 |
| Downtown Gresham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $1,595 | $2,992 |
| Downtown Gresham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,221 | $1,995 | $2,447 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Gresham Neighborhood of Gresham, OR.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Gresham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Gresham area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Rockwood Village Apartments priced from $995. Highland Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable Downtown Gresham apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Highland Park | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| The Nash | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Linden Place Apartments | One Bed-First Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| The Zimmer | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| IRONWOOD GREENS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Woodland Flats Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| East Wind | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| The Groves | 1x1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,247 |
| Linden Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gresham, OR
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gresham area is the $1.39 price per square foot 0502x2m Model at Chelsey Lane Apartments in the in the Kelly Creek neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Downtown Gresham apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Heron Hills starting at $1,575 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Northeast Gresham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Gresham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsey Lane Apartments | 0502x2m | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Heron Hills | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Eleven Pines | 2x2 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Hampton Heights | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Glacier View | Vail | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Aspire Trailmark | 2x1 Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Linden Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Rockwood Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| IRONWOOD GREENS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Linden Place Apartments | One Bed-First Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Gresham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Gresham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Gresham is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Gresham?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Gresham is Rockwood Village Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Downtown Gresham costs $2,240.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Gresham?
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 20 regular apartments in Downtown Gresham 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 Gresham?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Gresham have an average cost of $878 which is $1,362 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Gresham.
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