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Hazel Ying Lee Apartments

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Collins Circle

Bridgeview Apartments

The Ramona

Kentonwood Dimensions

Ridgecrest Timbers

Laurelwood Apartments

Gateway Park

Halsey Street Arms Apartments
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Terracina Vista

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230 Ash

Greenburg Oaks

Village at Washington Square

Spruce Park Apartments

Hoyt Manor

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38 Davis

Pier Park

Heights at Columbia Knoll Senior Apartments

Garden Park Estates
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North Hollow

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735 St. Clair

Sandstone Manor

Westridge Meadows

Oliver Station Apartments

5819 Glisan

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Sky3

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Westview Terrace

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Aspire Columbia Ridge

Powellhurst Place
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CEDAR MILL VILLAGE APARTMENTS

Merlo Station

Quail Run Apartments

Vintage at Vancouver

Plum Meadows

Holly Tree Village

Cascara

Good Shepherd Village

AVIA Lofts on Parkway

Dartmouth Crossing North
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Fox Pointe

Red Rock Commons

Rosewood Station

Parkside Heights

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Fairview Oaks Woods

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Willow Creek

Sunset View Apartment Homes

Villas at Bridge Creek

Cougar Creek Apartments
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 | $1,334 | $470 | $3,958 |
| Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,734 | $650 | $6,675 |
| Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $837 | $8,930 |
| Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,552 | $842 | $10,000+ |
| Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,380 | $1,902 | $10,000+ |
| Portland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,216 | $2,900 | $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 $789.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portland?
The cheapest apartment in Portland is Hayu Tilixam which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Portland costs $3,843.
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 10,781 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 $410 which is $3,433 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portland.
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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
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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.

The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs
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