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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilkes East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Wilkes East Studio Apartments | $2,438 | $2,438 | $2,438 |
Wilkes East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,315 | $995 | $1,700 |
Wilkes East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,523 | $1,275 | $1,995 |
Wilkes East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,075 | $1,500 | $2,495 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wilkes East Neighborhood of Gresham, OR.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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seaside01 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Wynne Watts Commons | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
Tuxedo Park Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Windsor Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
Zachary Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cedar Tree | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Queens Commons | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Shenandoah Gardens Apartments | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.68 |
Halsey Summit Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Treecrest 162nd | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Green Tree Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Willow Terrace | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
El-Ti-Kee | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Windsor Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
seaside01 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWilkes East, Gresham, OR
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3.5Pet Friendly
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.
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