
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portland, OR from $470 with Washer/Dryer (734 Rentals)
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The Addy

3100 SE 122nd Ave

Ascot Firs

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Brio Flats

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Windsor Court Apartments
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Griffin Court

Sunshine Portland

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Analog PDX

54 Woodstock

The Woods on Marquam Hill

Sandstone Manor

Powell Terrace

Brookland
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MF 17 - SE Woodward

Carrington Square

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The Davenport

Gateway Park

DOCK 59

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Meetinghouse

Traditions at Hazelwood

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King Street Lofts

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Tanner Flats

505 Dekum Apartments

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Pier Park

Capitol Park

MF 15 - N. Emerson

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230 Ash

Bridgetown Lofts
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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 | $1,348 | $470 | $6,717 |
| Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $562 | $7,125 |
| Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,096 | $837 | $10,000+ |
| Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,376 | $1,351 | $10,000+ |
| Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,794 | $1,902 | $4,995 |
| Portland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,342 | $5,096 | $9,588 |
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The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs
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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 $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portland?
The cheapest apartment in Portland is Las Adelitas which is listed at $698, while the average apartment in Portland costs $1,728.
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 7,297 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 $446 which is $1,282 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
Written by: Chad Deitchley
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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