
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alameda Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (239 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Alameda area of Portland.


Modern Rich Apartments

Hayu Tilixam

6028 NE Ainsworth St

Society 62

Zeal Lofts

6906 N Vancouver Ave

Fifth Avenue Place Apartments

Westshore

The Yards
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Koz on Killingsworth

The Yards at Union Station

Mississippi Court

Dawson Park Apartments

Orlo

T. Joyce Phillips

Buckman Heights

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Koz on 13th

Louisa Flowers apartments

205 NE Rosa Parks Way
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Westcott Properties

Pacific Tower Apartments

Koz on Sandy

6630-6630 NE Garfield Ave., Unit 6628

1175 NE 65th Ave

Weidler Commons

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Sullivan's Ridge

Commons

The Ellington Apartments

The Village Coliving Community
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Analog PDX

505 Dekum Apartments

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Hank Reardon Plaza

Sandy Lofts

King Street Lofts

Cadence

Brio Flats

4127 N Michigan Ave
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Parallax

Forty One 11

The Roux

Cornerstone Apartments

2320 N Vancouver Ave

Union

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38 Davis

Skylar Grand

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Tempo PDX

Hygge
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Alameda, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alameda?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda Studio Apartments | $1,326 | $500 | $2,725 |
| Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $650 | $4,900 |
| Alameda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $1,199 | $5,605 |
| Alameda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,910 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Alameda 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,329 | $3,025 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 239 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Alameda Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Alameda Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alameda area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Helen Swindells Apartments priced from $500. Modern Rich Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Alameda apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Swindells Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $500 |
| Modern Rich Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Hayu Tilixam | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Park Terrace | One Bedroom One Bathroom Unit Income and rent r... | 1BR,1BA | $729 |
| Society 62 | Private Room w/Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Margaret Carter Plaza | Studio HUD Unit | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Fifth Avenue Place Apartments | Studio 425 | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| Westshore | studio | Studio,1BA | $869 |
| King Dishman | One Bathroom One Bathoom HUD Unit | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Yards | Second Month FREE! — Studio Available Now! | Studio,1BA | $892 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda, OR
As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alameda area is the $1.76 price per square foot lxl Model at Irvington Apartments in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Alameda apartment is the b1.1 Model at Center Village starting at $1,459 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alameda apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington Apartments | lxl | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Center Village | b1.1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Hayu Tilixam | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Laurelwood Apartments | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Westcott Properties | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Dawson Park Apartments | Spacious Apartments in North Portland – Dawson ... | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Margaret Carter Plaza | One Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| King Dishman | One Bathroom One Bathoom HUD Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Park Terrace | One Bedroom One Bathroom Unit Income and rent r... | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Fifth Avenue Place Apartments | Studio 425 | Studio ,1BA | $1.78 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northeast Central Portland, OR. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alameda Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Alameda?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alameda is under $892.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alameda?
The cheapest apartment in Alameda is Hayu Tilixam which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Alameda costs $13,419.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alameda?
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 164 regular apartments in Alameda 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 Alameda?
Cheap apartments in Alameda have an average cost of $204 which is $13,215 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alameda.
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