
Student Apartments for Rent in Portland, OR (45 Rentals)
Rentals in Portland near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


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The Frankie

Collective on 4th

MW8 - Shared and Furnished Housing

Parallax

Acqua Apartments - Student Affordable

Tanner Flats Apartments

Connery Place - Student Housing

Essex House
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Collins Circle

Golden Key Manor

5305 NE Rodney Ave

Stephen Epler Hall

Goodrick-Spencer Apartments

Park Regency

1525 SW 14th Ave

Weber, Elizabeth and Mary Neils Halls

Roberts Hall
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The Broadway

Coates Apartments

Fomer Concordia Univ. East Residence Hall

Pearl Lewis Hall

World View Center

The Grove: Bidwell, Aspen, Sequoia, Sitka

Haggerty & Tyson Halls

Reed College Apartments

Kathy's Court
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Goose Hollow Tower

The Amy

Everett Micro Lofts

5840 SE 89th

Curry Court Apartments

Kearney Court Apartments

Curtis Hale Apartments

The Whitney

Goose Apartments
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East 12 Lofts

Goose Hollow Plaza

Woodstock Living

Arthouse

The Princess Sue

Steele Apartments

Hampton Court

Cumberland Apartments

Abigail Court - Student Housing
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Student Studio Apartments | $1,341 | $500 | $3,104 |
| Portland Student 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $698 | $6,675 |
| Portland Student 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,077 | $762 | $8,930 |
| Portland Student 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $842 | $10,000+ |
| Portland Student 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,453 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Portland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,998 | $4,250 | $10,000+ |
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Portland Overview
Named after its sister-city in coastal Maine, Portland, Oregon is a wonderful place to live. This Pacific Northwest hub has evolved into a popular center for visitors and locals and is considered a cosmopolitan, artistic, progressive and very environmentally friendly city. With a community of approximately 640,000 residents, Portland has become known for its reputation as a bastion of counterculture and its liberal political values. Portland is one of the greenest places to live, it is often awarded “most green cities” and “Greenest City in the U.S.”, it scored as the “8th most popular American City to live” in the 1009 Pew Research Center study, and in 2008 was awarded the title of “Greenest City in America” by Popular Science.
Why live in Portland, OR?
Known affectionately as 'The City of Roses', Portland apartments have much more than simple natural beauty to offer residents. From nationally-known culinary hot spots to a huge assortment of cultural destinations ranging from art galleries to museums, this north-western city is a great place to call home
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Frequently Asked Questions about Student Portland Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Portland?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Portland is at MW8 - Shared and Furnished Housing listed at $699.
How much is the average rent for a Student Portland Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Portland is $1,776.
What is the largest Student Portland Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Portland is a 1,504 square feet unit starting from $1,410 at The Frankie.
What is the average size for Portland Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Portland is currently at 452 sq ft.
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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.

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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.
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