
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Portland, OH from $450 (63 Rentals)
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London Aire

Apartments on 18th

Hudson Place

Leighton Court Apartments

Greenbriar Gardens

Chateau Hills

Eden at Parkersburg Crossing - 45
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Knotts / Camelot Apartments

Monticello Village

Kershaw Greene I

Parkersburg Senior

1133 Market St

2801 Emerson Avenue

Westover Townhomes

Breck Gardens

Campus Heights Student

Riverbluff Senior Living Apartments
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Beckford Place

Lakeview Estates

Mill Street Village

168 at The Donohew

149 Heizer Creek Rd

6 Riddle Mobile Home Park

9 Riddle MHP

Kershaw Greene III

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127 W State St

9 Brown Ave

St Paul Terrace

Dutch Ridge

Post Mill Apartments

Terrapin Park

39 Walker

47 1st St

Maury Village Apartments

186 W Washington St
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98 Hudson Ave

100 Hudson Ave

15 S Shafer St

120 N Congress St

Murdoch Heights Apartments

Evergreen Apartments

61 1st St

116 N Congress St

73 Riddle MHP

Sandstone Apartments
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Portland, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Studio Apartments | $865 | $865 | $865 |
| Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,100 | $450 | $2,400 |
| Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $595 | $2,900 |
| Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,211 | $725 | $1,835 |
| Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $820 | $750 | $890 |
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Cheapest Available Portland Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Portland, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Kershaw Greene III priced from $389. HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portland apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kershaw Greene III | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $389 |
| HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS | Single bed | 1BR,1BA | $450 |
| Lincolnshire Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| Rowan Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $595 |
| Apartments on 18th | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $709 |
| Greenbriar Gardens | GB 25 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Leighton Court Apartments | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Kershaw Greene II | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $736 |
| Eden at Parkersburg Crossing - Unit 45 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Knotts / Camelot Apartments | 1bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, OH and Nearby
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $0.60 price per square foot Three bedroom apartment Model at 152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OU in the starting from $725. The second greatest value Portland apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 21 S Court St starting at $600 with a $0.55 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Portland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OU | Three bedroom apartment | 3BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| 21 S Court St | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.55 |
| Rowan Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Westover Townhomes | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Apartments on 18th | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.89 |
| Kershaw Greene III | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.44 |
| Kershaw Greene II | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Leighton Court Apartments | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Lincolnshire Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS | Single bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portland Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Portland Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portland Apartment is $450 at HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS.
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 $389 at Kershaw Greene III.
What is the most affordable Portland Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Portland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kershaw Greene II and starts from $893.
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