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North Hollow
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$1,294 - $5,119
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North Hollow

1551 SW Taylor StPortland, OR 97205
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38 Davis
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$1,295 - $1,945
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$1,295 - $1,945
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38 Davis

38 NW Davis StPortland, OR 97209
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735 St. Clair
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$1,357 - $2,214
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$1,357 - $2,214
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735 St. Clair

735 SW Saint Clair AvePortland, OR 97205
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Aspire Columbia Ridge
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$1,468 - $2,334
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$1,468 - $2,334
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Aspire Columbia Ridge

15910 NE Sandy BlvdPortland, OR 97230
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Fairview Oaks Woods
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$1,286 - $1,691
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$1,286 - $1,691
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$1,286 - $1,691
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Fairview Oaks Woods

22701 NE Halsey StFairview, OR 97024
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AVIA Lofts on Parkway
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$1,311 - $1,700
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$1,286 - $1,675
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AVIA Lofts on Parkway

8005 NE Parkway DrVancouver, WA 98662
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Landings at Morrison
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$1,417 - $1,809
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$1,222 - $1,614
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Landings at Morrison

20300 SE Morrison TerGresham, OR 97030
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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 Park Terrace which is listed at $729, while the average apartment in Portland costs $3,738.

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 9,168 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 $439 which is $3,299 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portland.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.