Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Gresham Neighborhood of Gresham, OR from $900 (18 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Abigail Court - Student Housing priced from $915. The Nash has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,044. Here are the most affordable Downtown Gresham apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abigail Court - Student HousingStudioStudio,1BA$915
The Nash1 x 11BR,1BA$1,044
Linden Place ApartmentsOne Bed-First Floor1BR,1BA$1,116
Highland ParkStudio AStudio,1BA$1,117
IRONWOOD GREENS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gresham, OR

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gresham area is the $1.29 price per square foot 0503x2 Model at Chelsey Lane Apartments in the in the Kelly Creek neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Downtown Gresham apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Heron Hills starting at $1,499 with a $1.52 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.
Chelsey Lane Apartments0503x23BR,2BA$1.29
Heron Hills2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.52
Powell Street Station2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.68
Rockwood Village Apartments2 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Hampton Heights2x12BR,1BA$1.69
Gresham Central2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.60
Aspire Trailmark2x1 Renovated 2nd Floor 32BR,1BA$1.71
Bristol Woods2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.67
Shenandoah Gardens Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.55
110 SE Vista Ave, Unit Vista #4110 SE Vista Ave2BR,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 The Nash which is listed at $1,006, while the average apartment in Downtown Gresham costs $1,997.

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 27 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 $898 which is $1,099 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Gresham.

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