
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Portland, OR from $300 (232 Rentals)
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Las Adelitas

Society 62

The Outpost

Pearl Court

The Yards

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Koz on Killingsworth

The Yards at Union Station

The Village Coliving Community

Regency Apartments
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Mississippi Court

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Washington Plaza Apartments

Dawson Park Apartments

T. Joyce Phillips

Emmons Place

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Koz on 4th

Kenton Commons

Hazel Ying Lee Apartments

Tiller Terrace

Stadium Station
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The Addy

Tabor Commons

Hank Reardon Plaza

Midtown East

Clay & Tiffany

Paceline

Park Avenue Apartments

TimberView Apartments

Alder Royal Apartments

Wy'East Plaza
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Celio Apartments

Gray's Landing

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Fairmount Apartments

The Canopy Apartments at Powell

Westfal Apartments

Weidler Commons

Keystone East

Shift

Portland Towers Apartments
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Sullivan's Ridge

Nomad Apartments

Ongford Apartments

Firwood Station

Commons at Sylvan Highlands Apartments

Glendoveer Woods Apartments

Berry Ranch Apartments

Cedar Grove Apartments

Metropolitan North Apartments

Commons at Sylvan Canyon Apartments
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Portland, OR Local Guide

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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The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs
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Read ArticleDon't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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Read ArticleA Local Experts Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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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From Arts to Eats: A Local Insider's Guide to Living in Portland's Best Spots
Written by: Chad Deitchley
Hello! My name is Chad, and I am your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon. After living in this one-of-a-kind city for more than 20 years, I have seen it change in many exciting ways.

The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs
Written by: Chad Deitchley
Let me introduce myself as your ApartmentHomeLiving Local Expert for Portland, Oregon. I’m Chad, and I can attest firsthand to the vibrant and funky nature of this one-of-a-kind city.

Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland
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Hello! My name is Chad, and I joined the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team as a Local Expert after living in Portland, Oregon, for more than 20 years. I have a deep love for this charming and vibrant city.

A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
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As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon, I’d like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Chad, and I come to the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team after living in Portland for decades.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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