Cheap Homes for Rent in Polk County, OR from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

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354 Catron St N

MonmouthOR97361

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Cheapest Available Polk County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Polk County, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at College Manor in the Monmouth Independence neighborhood priced from $879. Riverbend Terrace Apartments in the West Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $990. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Manor1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$879
Riverbend Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$990
166-Gerth Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk County, OR

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polk County area is the $1.56 price per square foot 1610 SE Cortland Ave Model at 1610 SE Cortland Ave, Unit 1610 in the in the Monmouth Independence neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Polk County apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 478 S Main St starting at $1,850 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Monmouth Independence neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polk County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1610 SE Cortland Ave, Unit 16101610 SE Cortland Ave3BR,2BA$1.56
478 S Main StTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.48
294 Stadium Dr N, Unit 294294 Stadium Dr N2BR,2BA$1.41
Jackson Commons2x22BR,2BA$1.41
300 Whitesell Ave W300 Whitesell Ave W3BR,1BA$1.52
WALLACE PARK APARTMENTS (03)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.34
RIVER VALLEY TERRACE2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.50
Willamette ParkSantiam2BR,2BA$1.54
Parkview Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.40
College Manor1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.47

Frequently Asked Questions about Polk County

What type of rentals are currently available in Polk County?

There are currently 164 Apartments for Rent in Polk County, OR with pricing that ranges from $1,095 to $2,845. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Polk County ranging from $1,000 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Polk County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Polk County ranges from $1,000 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,169.

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