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Plummer Senior Living - Newly renovated

19 Market Ln

Riverbrook Apartments

40 Claman Dr

967 Meadow Rd

20 Preble St

210 Beach St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Portland Studio Apartments | $2,209 | $1,174 | $3,657 |
| Cheap Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $1,326 | $3,695 |
| Cheap Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,535 | $1,516 | $4,345 |
| Cheap Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,686 | $1,937 | $3,400 |
| Cheap Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $2,836 | $3,499 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Portland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Portland is under $1,999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portland?
The cheapest apartment in Portland is 645 Congress Apartments which is listed at $1,520, while the average apartment in Portland costs $3,119.
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 30 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 $1,000 which is $2,119 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portland.
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