Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Gresham Neighborhood of Gresham, OR from $800 (67 Rentals)

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Alta Civic Station
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$1,381 - $2,659
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Alta Civic Station

1699 NW Civic DrGresham, OR 97030
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Outlook 16
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$1,405 - $2,663
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Outlook 16

1616 NE 16th WayGresham, OR 97030
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Aspire Trailmark
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$1,411 - $1,636
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Aspire Trailmark

700 SW Eastman PkyGresham, OR 97080
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Twelve Mile Crossing
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$1,499 - $2,250
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Twelve Mile Crossing

588 SE 217th AveGresham, OR 97030
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Arts Plaza
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$1,500 - $2,375
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$1,500 - $2,375

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Arts Plaza

492 NE 2nd StGresham, OR 97030
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Springwater Crossing
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$1,514 - $2,715
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Springwater Crossing

1132 NW Birdsdale AveGresham, OR 97030
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Eleven Pines
$1,525 - $2,099
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Eleven Pines

4777 SW 11th StGresham, OR 97080
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Heron Hills
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$1,550 - $1,675
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Heron Hills

23900 SE Stark StGresham, OR 97030
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The Arden
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$1,598 - $3,627
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The Arden

765 SE Mount Hood HwyGresham, OR 97080
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Linden Apartments
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Linden Apartments

951 NE Linden AveGresham, OR 97030

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Liberty Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Square

1203-1221 E Powell BlvdGresham, OR 97030
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The Wes
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The Wes

234 NW 1st StGresham, OR 97030
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Alexan Park Commons
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Alexan Park Commons

1209 NE Linden AveGresham, OR 97030
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Gresham Central
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Gresham Central

800 NE Roberts AveGresham, OR 97030
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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
Linden Place ApartmentsOne Bed - First Floor Washer/Dryer Hook-Ups1BR,1BA$1,058
Arbor Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
IRONWOOD GREENS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
East Wind1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,245
Woodland Flats ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,245
Linden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1,250
Alvista 23 Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1,268
Alpine Meadows Apartments IAspen II1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gresham, OR

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gresham area is the $1.49 price per square foot 3 Bed - 2 Bath Model at Troutdale Terrace in the in the Riverbend neighborhood starting from $1,862. The second greatest value Downtown Gresham apartment is the 2 BedroomB Model at 3rd Central starting at $1,695 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Gresham Butte 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.
Troutdale Terrace3 Bed - 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.49
3rd Central2 BedroomB2BR,2BA$1.47
Chelsey Lane Apartments0502x2m2BR,2BA$1.39
Fieldstone Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.52
Heron Hills2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.57
Eleven Pines2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.65
Hampton Heights2x12BR,1BA$1.64
Bristol Woods2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.58
Linden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.43
Rockwood Village Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.42

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 $1,275.

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 $2,532.

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 11 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 $1,380 which is $1,152 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Gresham.

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