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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockwood Village Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$995
Highland ParkStudio AStudio,1BA$1,049
Woodland Flats ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gresham, OR

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gresham area is the $1.19 price per square foot Three Bed Two Bath Model at Royal Greens Apartments in the in the Riverbend neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Downtown Gresham apartment is the North Townhouses Model at S815 - Star Apartments starting at $1,895 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Riverbend neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Gresham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Royal Greens ApartmentsThree Bed Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.19
S815 - Star ApartmentsNorth Townhouses3BR,1.5BA$1.60
Chelsey Lane Apartments0502x2l2BR,2BA$1.37
CLEVELAND STATIONTwo Bedroom Two Bath Medium2BR,2BA$1.49
Heron Hills2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.52
Eleven Pines2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.68
Hampton Heights2x12BR,1BA$1.58
Bristol Woods2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.61
Rockwood Village Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Linden Apartments1 Bedroom Home1BR,1BA$1.65

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 $1,264.

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 $1,595.

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 14 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 $1,218 which is $377 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Gresham.

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