
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Portland, OR from $698 (982 Rentals)


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3100 SE 122nd Ave, Unit Main house

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1518 Blandena N St, Unit Studio #1

3100 SE 122nd Ave, Unit Upper private suite

3100 SE 122nd Ave, Unit Main house

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Bel Aire Apartments

412 SE 133rd Ave

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Carrington Square

Vine Maple

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Studio Apartments | $1,343 | $320 | $4,005 |
| Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $698 | $10,000+ |
| Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $837 | $8,630 |
| Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,532 | $1,028 | $10,000+ |
| Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,942 | $1,902 | $10,000+ |
| Portland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,483 | $5,098 | $10,000+ |
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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 $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portland?
The cheapest apartment in Portland is Pine Point Apartments which is listed at $562, while the average apartment in Portland costs $3,852.
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 7,698 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 $408 which is $3,444 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portland.
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