Studio Apartments for Rent in Portland, OR (2,832 Rentals)

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Portland Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 11, 2026

There are currently 13838 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Portland, OR that range in price from $619 to $3,094. South Eliot, Old Town Chinatown and Arlington Heights are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Portland with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
South Eliot698$1,375$649
Old Town Chinatown639$1,384$649
Arlington Heights471$1,395$649
Sabin Irvington468$1,382$649
Northwest Portland445$1,349$680
Chinatown411$1,395$649
Downtown Portland393$1,391$649
Alameda Irvington378$1,340$649
Washington Park366$1,390$680
Sabin356$1,349$649

Largest Available Portland Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Portland, OR is found at Z_Caritas Sacred Heart Villa in the Southeast Portland neighborhood and is 1,500 square feet priced from $1,438. Belmont Dairy Apartments and Lofts has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 1,486 square feet and currently listed start at $1,258. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Portland:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Z_Caritas Sacred Heart VillaStudio1,500 Sq Ft$1,438
Belmont Dairy Apartments and LoftsStudio or Loft1,486 Sq Ft$1,258
5819 Glisane1.11,207 Sq Ft$2,100
Splash ApartmentsStudio_a9.1TH1,011 Sq Ft$2,735
Marvel 29LWB - LIVE - WORK843 Sq Ft$1,883
Crane Flats and LoftsLoft No. 2831 Sq Ft$1,825
Honeyman Hardware LoftsFremont Studio810 Sq Ft$1,613
Tempo PDXLive/Work LW793 Sq Ft$1,999
The Ardea ApartmentsStudio - Douglas Fir - 784784 Sq Ft$1,810
Midtown East0x1 100325 Sq Ft$1,200

Cheapest Available Portland Studio Apartments

As of January 11, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Portland, OR is the Studio - 30% AMI Model starting from $619 at Las Adelitas in the Cully neighborhood. The second most affordable Portland Studio is the Studio Just Sink Model at MILEPOST 5 starting at $630 in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Portland is currently $1,344. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Portland:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Las AdelitasStudio - 30% AMI$619
MILEPOST 5Studio Just Sink$630
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BA$649
Fountain Place ApartmentsMicro Studio$680
Gretchen Kafoury CommonsStudio 40%$702
Hamilton WestEff Studio$757
5th Avenue Place ApartmentsStudio$795
The Yards at Union StationSTUDIO B$799
Buri BuildingStudio SIM$799
Regency ApartmentsStudio A$875

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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 Studio Portland Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Portland with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Portland is at Las Adelitas listed at $619.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Portland Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Portland is $1,344.

What is the largest available Studio Portland Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Portland is a 1,500 square feet unit starting from $1,438 at Z_Caritas Sacred Heart Villa.

What is the average size for Portland Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Portland is currently 645 sq ft.

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