Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Neighborhood of Hillsboro, OR from $725 (41 Rentals)

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property at 384 NW Dennis Ave
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550
Total Monthly Price$1,550
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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384 NW Dennis Ave

HillsboroOR97124
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Sierra West
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra West

356 SE 12th AveHillsboro, OR 97123
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Montebello
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Montebello

220 SE 12th AveHillsboro, OR 97123
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150 NE Jackson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

150 NE Jackson St

150 NE Jackson StHillsboro, OR 97124
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Nutmeg Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nutmeg Apartments

1435 SE Oak StHillsboro, OR 97123
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5th Ave Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5th Ave Apartments

450 SE 5th AveHillsboro, OR 97123
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Walnut Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Apartments

1049 SE Walnut StHillsboro, OR 97123
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8th Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8th Avenue

547 SE 8th AveHillsboro, OR 97123

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1374CEDA
2 Bedroom Apartments

1374CEDA

1374 SE Cedar StHillsboro, OR 97123
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Gateway Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Commons

181 SE 18th AveHillsboro, OR 97123
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The Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

1184 NE Turner DrHillsboro, OR 97124

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Troy building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Troy building

238-242 SE Washington StHillsboro, OR 97123
property at 325 N 29th Ave
$1,445 - $1,545
2 Bedroom Rentals
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325 N 29th Ave

CorneliusOR97113

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West, Hillsboro, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West area of Portland, OR is a 2 Beds unit found at Walnut Apartments priced from $1,295. City Center Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,356. Here are the most affordable West apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walnut Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$1,295
City Center Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$1,356
Gateway CommonsOne-Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,396
Hampshire Downs Apartments - North JFA2One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,430
West Main at the Park1x11BR, 1BA$1,450
The Meadows1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,475
1412 - 1440 SE Oak Street2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,495
Isabelle Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,550
Rowan Oak Estates- Hillsboro1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,595
8th Avenue2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West, OR

As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the West area is the $1.87 price per square foot 3 BR Model at Cornelius Village Apartments in the West neighborhood starting from $2,228. The second greatest value West apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Lincoln Street Apartments in the Oakhurst South neighborhood starting at $2,199 with a $2.28 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cornelius Village Apartments3 BR3BR, 2BA$1.87
Lincoln Street Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$2.28
Jackson School VillageB12BR, 2BA$1.87
1412 - 1440 SE Oak Street2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.57
Isabelle Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.87
8th Avenue2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.93
Walnut Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$1.62
City Center Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$1.75
Gateway CommonsOne-Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.99
The Meadows1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West?

The cheapest apartment in West is City Center Apartments which is listed at $1,356, while the average apartment in West costs $1,688.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West?

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 4 regular apartments in West 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 West?

Cheap apartments in West have an average cost of $273 which is $1,415 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West.

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