Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Portland Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $495 (21 Rentals)

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2431 Saint Xavier St, Unit 3
$675
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2431 Saint Xavier St, Unit 3

2431 Saint Xavier StLouisville, KY 40212
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2717 Slevin St

LouisvilleKY40212

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St. Cecilia Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Cecilia Apartments

2530 Slevin StLouisville, KY 40212
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  • Utilities Included

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rowan Place

2132 Rowan StLouisville, KY 40212
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Cheapest Available Portland Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Montgomery Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, KY

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2014 W Main St Model at 2014 W Main St, Unit 1F in the in the Portland neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Portland apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Montgomery Apartments starting at $1,099 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2014 W Main St, Unit 1F2014 W Main St2BR,1BA$0.75
Montgomery Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.26
2433 Slevin St, Unit 22433 Slevin St3BR,1BA$1.03
2614 W Jefferson St, Unit 42614 W Jefferson St2BR,1BA$1.07
2431 Saint Xavier St, Unit 32431 Saint Xavier St1BR,1BA$1.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portland Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Portland?

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 Portland 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 Portland?

Cheap apartments in Portland have an average cost of $863 which is $32 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portland.

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