Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Neighborhood of Hillsboro, OR from $700 (33 Rentals)

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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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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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Walnut Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Apartments

1049 SE Walnut StHillsboro, OR 97123

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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 1 Bed unit found at 8th Avenue priced from $1,325. 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
8th Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,325
City Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,356
Hampshire DownsPlan K1BR,1BA$1,395
1374CEDA2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,395
Maple Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,485
Walnut Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,495
Lincoln Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,499
Gateway CommonsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,671
Jackson School VillageA11BR,1BA$1,684
West Main at the Park2x22BR,2BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West, OR

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the West area is the $1.95 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Isabelle Terrace in the in the Oakhurst South neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value West apartment is the 3 BR Model at Cornelius Village Apartments starting at $2,228 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the West neighborhood. 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.
Isabelle Terrace3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.95
Cornelius Village Apartments3 BR3BR,2BA$1.87
24th & Main Apartments3 bed, 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.77
Troy building2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.75
Gateway CommonsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.75
Walnut Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.87
City Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.75
Maple Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.94
Lincoln Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.97
8th Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 8th Avenue which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in West costs $2,120.

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 3 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 $393 which is $1,727 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West.

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