Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Alameda Neighborhood of Portland, OR (49 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Alameda area of Portland with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.

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Holloway
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$1,472 - $3,140
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Holloway

2050 Northeast Pacific StreetPortland, OR 97232
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Yard
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$1,431 - $2,650
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$1,431 - $2,650

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Yard

22 NE 2nd AvePortland, OR 97232
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Splash Apartments
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$1,520 - $4,900Special Offer
Specials Now offering 4 weeks free, plus an additional 2 weeks free and 3 months of free parking when you lease today. Terms and conditions
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Splash Apartments

875 NE 27th AvePortland, OR 97232
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Analog PDX
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$1,140 - $2,625
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$1,140 - $2,625

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Analog PDX

1871 N Flint AvePortland, OR 97227
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Forty One 11
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$1,249 - $1,649Special Offer
2 Months Free Act fast, we are offering up to 8 Weeks Free on select vacant apartments! Contact us today and save! Our leasing team is now a
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Forty One 11

4111 NE M L King BlvdPortland, OR 97211
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Solace
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$1,387 - $2,643
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$1,387 - $2,643

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Solace

3956 N Vancouver AvePortland, OR 97227
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5 MLK
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$1,645 - $4,360
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$1,645 - $4,360

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5 MLK

5 SE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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Sandy Lofts
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$1,212 - $2,728Special Offer
Specials Offer valid on select homes. Restrictions apply. Contact our leasing office for details today!
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Sandy Lofts

2865 NE Sandy BlvdPortland, OR 97232
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East of Eleven
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$1,449 - $1,649Special Offer
1 Month Free Act fast, we are offering up to 4 Weeks Free on select vacant apartments! Contact us today and save! Our leasing team is now av
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East of Eleven

310 SE 12th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Arris
Rent Specials
$1,307 - $3,560Special Offer
2 Months Free Look & Lease Specials!!! Call to tour today!!! Spring into the season with your new home!
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Arris

878 N Fremont StPortland, OR 97227
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Slate Apartments
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$2,399 - $2,575
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$2,399 - $2,575

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$2,399 - $2,575
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Slate Apartments

124 NE 3rd AvePortland, OR 97232
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Burnside 26
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$1,581 - $3,170Special Offer
Specials UP to 2 Weeks FREE on select units!* *Limited time offer! Hurry and lease today!
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Burnside 26

2625 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97214
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Skylar Grand
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$1,089 - $2,380Special Offer
1 Month Free UP TO 6 WEEKS FREE! - Apply to Skylar Grand today and receive up to 6 WEEKS FREE on select homes! Terms & restrictions apply -
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Skylar Grand

465 NE Davis StPortland, OR 97232
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Parallax
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$1,199 - $1,895
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$1,199 - $1,895

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$1,199 - $1,895
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Parallax

4030 N Williams AvePortland, OR 97227
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The Linden
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$1,412 - $5,605
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$1,412 - $5,605

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The Linden

1250 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97214
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Union
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$1,275 - $1,685Special Offer
Specials Move-In Special Receive Up to 6 Weeks Free! Special Will Not Last - Call Today! *Select Homes. New Move-Ins
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Union

304 NE Multnomah StPortland, OR 97232
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Denizen OR
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$1,389 - $2,970
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$1,389 - $2,970

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Denizen OR

2050 NE Hoyt StPortland, OR 97232
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Memoir Buckman
Rent Specials
$1,395 - $2,925Special Offer
1 Month Free 4 Weeks Free on Select Apartment Homes!* *Restrictions may apply. Contact a friendly member of our leasing team for details.
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Memoir Buckman

1010 SE Ash StPortland, OR 97232
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Koz on Killingsworth
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$899 - $1,595
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$899 - $1,595

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$899 - $1,595
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Koz on Killingsworth

151 N Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97217
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230 Ash
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$1,375 - $1,599
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$1,375 - $1,599

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230 Ash

230 SW Ash StPortland, OR 97204
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The Canyons
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$1,675 - $2,590
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$1,675 - $2,590

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The Canyons

3450 N Williams AvePortland, OR 97227
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Anthem PDX
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$1,314 - $4,012
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Anthem PDX

1313 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97232
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Koz on 13th
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$994 - $1,530
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$994 - $1,530

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$994 - $1,530
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Koz on 13th

123 SE 13th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Grant Park Village
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$1,299 - $7,512
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Grant Park Village

1656 NE 32nd AvePortland, OR 97232
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The Yards
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$892 - $1,297Special Offer
1 Month Free No application fee or security deposit. Second month FREE. Apply by 2/28/26 to only pay the prorated February rent and get Marc
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The Yards

945 NW Naito PkyPortland, OR 97209
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The Yards at Union Station
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$899 - $1,699Special Offer
Specials OPEN HOUSE EVERY SATURDAY IN MAY - FREE RENT & REDUCED PRICING ON SELECT UNITS! Visit your new home 10am - 5pm every Saturday in Ma
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The Yards at Union Station

815 NW Naito PkyPortland, OR 97209
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Hayu Tilixam
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$650 - $1,700Special Offer
1 Month Free Move in concession of 1 month free! Look and lease special of $500 if you apply within 24 hours of viewing our community! Reduc
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Hayu Tilixam

5827 NE Prescott StPortland, OR 97218
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Revere
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$1,410 - $9,468
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Revere

3309 N Mississippi AvePortland, OR 97227
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Tempo PDX
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$1,294 - $3,433
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$1,294 - $3,433

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Tempo PDX

80 NE 14th AvePortland, OR 97232
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Cadence
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$1,240 - $2,095Special Offer
1 Month Free Up to 6 WEEKS FREE RENT! - Apply to Cadence today and receive up to 6 WEEKS FREE on select apartments! Terms & restrictions app
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Cadence

2005 N Williams AvePortland, OR 97227
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38 Davis
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$1,275 - $1,945
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$1,275 - $1,945

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38 Davis

38 NW Davis StPortland, OR 97209
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Louie
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$1,800Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 MONTH FREE with a 13 month lease. Please contact the leasing office for details.
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Louie

312 NE Monroe StPortland, OR 97212
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Kiln
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$1,450 - $1,600Special Offer
1 Month Free One month free with a 13 month lease. Please contact the leasing office for more details.
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Kiln

3700-3703 N Williams AvePortland, OR 97227
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The Century
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$1,430 - $1,525
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$1,430 - $1,525

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The Century

3270 N Vancouver AvePortland, OR 97227
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Peloton
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$1,555 - $6,207Special Offer
Specials ASK US HOW TO GET UP TO 1MONTH FREE RENT!* *Terms & restrictions apply/Select apartments/subject to end without notice.
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Peloton

4141 N Williams AvePortland, OR 97217
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Little King
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$1,475Special Offer
1 Month Free One month free with a 13 month lease. Please contact the leasing office for more details.
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Little King

3225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland, OR 97212
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The Merrick
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$1,337 - $2,468Special Offer
1 Month Free Up to 6 Weeks Free on Select Apartments
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The Merrick

1231 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland, OR 97232
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Louisa Flowers apartments
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$999 - $1,226Special Offer
Specials Our current move in move in specials are: - Studio units renting for $899.00/month with 1-month free on a 12-month lease - 1 Bedroo
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Louisa Flowers apartments

515 NE Holladay StPortland, OR 97232
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Buckman Heights
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$949 - $1,519Special Offer
Specials Ask About Our $500 security deposit! Apply today and move in within 7 days of approval, and pay only a $500 security deposit! Water
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Buckman Heights

430 NE 16th AvePortland, OR 97232
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$3,999

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4836 NE 9th Ave

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Alameda, Portland, OR Local Guide

Top Portland Apartments in the Alameda Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon

Specials updated: 05-11-2026

Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Alameda, OR apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!

Quimby at the Village

8 weeks free on select homes!* Restrictions Apply. Contact us for more details!Expires 05-10-2026

The Century

Settle in with up to 6 weeks free on select units!* Unit 414: 6 weeks free! Must move in by 5/15 Unit 101: 4 weeks free! Must move in by 5/15 *Restrictions may apply. Connect with our leasing team today for more information.Expires 05-10-2026

Yard

Now Offering Specials up to 4-6 Weeks Free! - Look & Lease Special: $99 Parking and a $500 Gift Card! *Restrictions apply Contact Our Leasing Office Today for More Information and to Schedule a Tour.Expires 05-10-2026

The Russell by Trion Living

Welcome Home, Get 6 Weeks Free! Now Open Saturday's!Expires 05-10-2026

Tempo PDX

Up to 6 weeks free on select homes!* Contact our leasing office to schedule a tour.Expires 05-10-2026

Revere

Receive Up to Six Weeks Free!* Contact our friendly leasing team to learn more. *Restrictions may apply.Expires 05-10-2026

Denizen OR

Limited Time: Get Up to 6 Weeks Free! On select homes. Minimum lease term applies. Other costs and fees excluded.Expires 05-10-2026

Monroe Street Apartments

1 month free if you apply within 24 hours of your tour and sign a 14 month leaseExpires 05-10-2026

Solace

1 Month Free on Select Apartment Homes!* *Restrictions may applyExpires 05-10-2026

Hassalo on Eighth

10 weeks free on select units.Expires 05-10-2026

Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Alameda, OR

Specials updated: 05-11-2026

Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Alameda, OR. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.

Union

Move-In Special Receive Up to 6 Weeks Free! Special Will Not Last - Call Today! *Select Homes. New Move-InsExpires 06-30-2026

The Yards

No application fee or security deposit. Second month FREE. Apply by 2/28/26 to only pay the prorated February rent and get March FREE.Expires 06-30-2026

The Dorian

1 month free on 12 month leaseExpires 12-01-2027

Arris

Look & Lease Specials!!! Call to tour today!!! Spring into the season with your new home!Expires 06-06-2026

East of Eleven

Act fast, we are offering up to 4 Weeks Free on select vacant apartments! Contact us today and save! Our leasing team is now available to help you virtually! For a virtual tour of our property, visit our virtual tours page, or contact us to set up a virtual tour with a member of our leasing team. We are also available by phone or email.Expires 05-31-2026

Forty One 11

Act fast, we are offering up to 8 Weeks Free on select vacant apartments! Contact us today and save! Our leasing team is now available to help you virtually! For a virtual tour of our property, visit our virtual tours page, or contact us to set up a virtual tour with a member of our leasing team. We are also available by phone or email.Expires 05-31-2026

Skylar Grand

UP TO 6 WEEKS FREE! - Apply to Skylar Grand today and receive up to 6 WEEKS FREE on select homes! Terms & restrictions apply - contact us for details. Equal Housing Opportunity.Expires 05-12-2026

Peloton

ASK US HOW TO GET UP TO 1MONTH FREE RENT!* *Terms & restrictions apply/Select apartments/subject to end without notice.Expires 05-12-2026

The Linden

1 Month Free Base Rent + $250 Look & Lease Special! On select homes. Minimum lease term applies. Other costs and fees excluded.Expires 05-12-2026

Splash Apartments

Now offering 4 weeks free, plus an additional 2 weeks free and 3 months of free parking when you lease today. Terms and conditions apply; contact our leasing office for more details.Expires 05-12-2026

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Alameda, Portland, OR

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Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials Alameda Apartments

What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Alameda?

Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Alameda is at Hayu Tilixam listed at $650.

How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Alameda Apartment?

The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Alameda is $2,019.

What is the largest Rent Specials Alameda Apartment for rent?

Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Alameda is a 2,392 square feet unit starting from $1,520 at Splash Apartments.

What is the average size for Alameda Rent Specials Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Alameda is currently at 499 sq ft.

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