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The Melrose Apartments
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$1,200 - $1,489
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The Melrose Apartments

6734 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
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Collins Circle
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$1,204 - $2,794
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Collins Circle

1701 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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The Cameron
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$1,211 - $2,568
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The Cameron

1500 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97201
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MERX Slabtown
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$1,214 - $1,462
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$1,214 - $1,462

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MERX Slabtown

1910 NW Pettygrove StPortland, OR 97209
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Q21
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$1,222 - $3,271
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Q21

2112 NW Quimby StPortland, OR 97210
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Analog PDX
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$1,225 - $2,625
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$1,225 - $2,625

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Analog PDX

1871 N Flint AvePortland, OR 97227
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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Tempo PDX
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$1,256 - $4,752
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Tempo PDX

80 NE 14th AvePortland, OR 97232
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Novus
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$1,259 - $1,325
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$1,259 - $1,325

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Novus

4981 SE Woodstock BlvdPortland, OR 97206
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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KADO NW
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$1,270 - $10,000
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KADO NW

1378 NW 18th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Annex at Bridgeton
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$1,275 - $1,850
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$1,275 - $1,850

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Annex at Bridgeton

1245 N Anchor WayPortland, OR 97217
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Yard
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$1,277 - $3,275
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$1,277 - $3,275

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Yard

22 NE 2nd AvePortland, OR 97232
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The Dylan
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$1,295 - $3,653
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The Dylan

3883 S Moody AvePortland, OR 97239
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When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

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Goat Blocks
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$1,299 - $3,760
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$1,299 - $3,760

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Goat Blocks

975 SE 11th AvePortland, OR 97214
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2121 Multnomah
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$1,299 - $1,595
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2121 Multnomah

2121 SW Multnomah BlvdPortland, OR 97219
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Storyline
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$1,305 - $5,928
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Storyline

1177 SW Market StPortland, OR 97201
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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 $800.

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 $3,419.

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 6,415 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 $399 which is $3,020 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portland.

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