Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portland, NY from $500 (20 Rentals)

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Portland, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Portland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portland, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at University Gate in the Walczak Park neighborhood priced from $620. Landmark Square Apartments in the Frontier neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Gate4 Bed Upgraded4BR,2BA$620
Landmark Square Apartments1 Bedroom Basement1BR,1BA$700
Wellman Building1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Meadows1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, NY and Nearby

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Woodland Hills Townhomes in the in the Walczak Park neighborhood starting from $1,570. The second greatest value Portland apartment is the The Nittany Model at Hudson Lofts starting at $1,015 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the Walczak Park 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.
Woodland Hills Townhomes3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$0.97
Hudson LoftsThe Nittany4BR,4BA$0.74
Granite Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhome - B3BR,1.5BA$1.08
Arneman Place3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,1.5BA$0.89
University Gate3 Bed upgraded3BR,2BA$0.62
Ellicott Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.91
The Meadows2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Lovell Place1B1B1BR,1BA$1.21
Park Row Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Lighthouse Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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5 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

23 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Portland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Portland is at The Bowie Apartments listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Portland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portland Apartment is $700 at Wellman Building.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Portland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Portland is starting from $670 at University Gate.

What is the most affordable Portland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Portland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at University Gate and starts from $630.

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