Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkes East Neighborhood of Gresham, OR from $700 (47 Rentals)

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Aspire Columbia Ridge
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$1,460 - $2,094
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Aspire Columbia Ridge

15910 NE Sandy BlvdPortland, OR 97230
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Rosewood Plaza
Studio Apartments

Rosewood Plaza

18173 NE Couch StPortland, 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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seaside01
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

seaside01

123 NE 172nd 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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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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Cameron Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cameron Park

621 NE 162nd AvePortland, 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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Glendoveer Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glendoveer Heights

15850 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97230
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Beavercrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beavercrest

166 NE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97230
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Sunrise Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Village

900 NE 183rd AvePortland, OR 97230
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Del Ray Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Del Ray Apartments

221 NE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97230
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Treecrest 162nd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Treecrest 162nd

16047 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97233
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Green Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Green Tree Apartments

100 NE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97230
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Ranch Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ranch Apartments

17420 NE Halsey StPortland, OR 97230
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Briar Rose Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Briar Rose Apartments

15851 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97233
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The Sandpiper
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sandpiper

110-128 NE 160th AvePortland, OR 97230
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El-Ti-Kee
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El-Ti-Kee

16005 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97233
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Las Brisas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Brisas

16400 NE Las Brisas CtPortland, OR 97230

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One24
2 Bedroom Apartments

One24

1700 NE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97230

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 Studio unit found at Wynne Watts Commons priced from $1,050. Tuscany Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Wilkes East apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wynne Watts CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Tuscany Village1x11BR,1BA$1,099
Executive 1801 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,175
Glendoveer Heights1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Glen East Apartments2BD/1BTH2BR,1BA$1,250
Halsey Summit Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,275
Beavercrest2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,300
The Davenport2x12BR,1BA$1,317
Sandstone Manor1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,345
Del Ray Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes East, OR

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilkes East area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3BD/3BTH Model at Cedar Tree in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Wilkes East apartment is the 2x2 Upgraded Model at One24 starting at $1,708 with a $1.68 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 Tree3BD/3BTH3BR,3BA$1.18
One242x2 Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.68
Tuxedo Park Apartments2 BEDROOM TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.63
Zachary Park Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.65
Red Rose Manor2BR2B2BR,2BA$1.45
Halsey Summit Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Treecrest 162nd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.65
Beavercrest2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.64
Glen East Apartments2BD/1BTH2BR,1BA$1.61
Executive 1801 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.68

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Wilkes East, Gresham, OR

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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 Tuscany Village which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Wilkes East costs $2,412.

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 5 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 $407 which is $2,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilkes East.

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