Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkes East Neighborhood of Gresham, OR from $700 (21 Rentals)

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Rosewood Plaza
Studio Apartments

Rosewood Plaza

18173 NE Couch StPortland, OR 97230
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Tuscany Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tuscany Village

1136 NE 181st AvePortland, OR 97230

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Montevideo Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montevideo Apartments

1210 NE 181st AvePortland, OR 97230
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Wynne Watts Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wynne Watts Commons

928 NE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97230
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Village Garden Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Garden Apartments

15230-15360 NE Sandy BlvdPortland, OR 97230
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Treecrest Burnside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Treecrest Burnside

23 NE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97230
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Kimberly Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kimberly Court

16845-16923 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97230
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Red Rose Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Rose Manor

16050 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97230
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Glendoveer Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glendoveer Heights

15850 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97230
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Cavalier Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cavalier Townhomes

222 NE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97230

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Wilkes East, Gresham, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilkes East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilkes East area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at seaside01 priced from $995. Wynne Watts Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,092. Here are the most affordable Wilkes East apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
seaside011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Wynne Watts Commons1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,092
Tuxedo Park ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,150
Windsor Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,159
Zachary Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes East, OR

As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilkes East area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Cedar Tree in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Wilkes East apartment is the 2x1 Model at Queens Commons starting at $1,495 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the East Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilkes East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar Tree2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Queens Commons2x12BR,1BA$1.52
Shenandoah Gardens Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.68
Halsey Summit Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Treecrest 162nd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.53
Green Tree Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.60
Willow Terrace2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.62
El-Ti-Kee2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.63
Windsor Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
seaside011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wilkes East, Gresham, OR

Ranked #15

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilkes East Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilkes East?

The cheapest apartment in Wilkes East is seaside01 which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Wilkes East costs $2,438.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilkes East?

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 7 regular apartments in Wilkes East 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 Wilkes East?

Cheap apartments in Wilkes East have an average cost of $288 which is $2,150 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilkes East.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Chad Deitchley

As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon, I’d like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Chad, and I come to the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team after living in Portland for decades.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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