Studio Apartments for Rent in Portland, OR (918 Rentals)

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Portland Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 31, 2025

There are currently 13519 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Portland, OR that range in price from $507 to $8,917. South Eliot, Old Town Chinatown and Northwest Portland 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 Eliot701$1,350$626
Old Town Chinatown629$1,350$626
Northwest Portland475$1,380$702
Sabin Irvington462$1,309$649
Alameda Irvington440$1,295$507
Arlington Heights432$1,379$649
Chinatown401$1,363$626
Sabin378$1,314$649
Washington Park346$1,385$702
Downtown Portland342$1,300$626

Largest Available Portland Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Portland, OR is found at Honeyman Hardware Lofts in the Pearl District neighborhood and is 955 square feet priced from $1,880. Tempo PDX in the Southeast Portland neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 793 square feet and currently listed start at $2,071. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Portland:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Honeyman Hardware LoftsFremont Studio955 Sq Ft$1,880
Tempo PDXLive/Work LW793 Sq Ft$2,071
WestlineLive-Work D786 Sq Ft$1,698
The Ardea ApartmentsStudio - Douglas Fir - 784784 Sq Ft$2,520
The Collective on 4thStudio B - Deluxe w/ Den767 Sq Ft$2,119
Crane Flats and LoftsLoft No. 1766 Sq Ft$1,895
Cyan/PDXLarge Studio (AS9)730 Sq Ft$1,646
Indian Hills ApartmentsStuido420 Sq Ft$1,100
Midtown East0x1 100325 Sq Ft$1,145

Cheapest Available Portland Studio Apartments

As of July 31, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Portland, OR is the Studio Model starting from $536 at St. Francis Park in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. The second most affordable Portland Studio is the Studio - 30% AMI Model at Las Adelitas starting at $619 in the Cully neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Portland is currently $1,433. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Portland:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
St. Francis ParkStudio$536
Las AdelitasStudio - 30% AMI$619
MILEPOST 5SRO$620
Alder 9Studio 30%$626
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BA$649
Fountain Place ApartmentsStudio - 60%$737
Hamilton WestHamilton West: Your Urban Oasis in Portland$757
5th Avenue Place ApartmentsStudio, 1 bath$795
Zeal LoftsStudio 1$795
Buri BuildingStudio$799

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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

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Portland, OR

Ranked #1

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Portland, OR

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 St. Francis Park listed at $536.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Portland is $1,433.

What is the largest available Studio Portland Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Portland is a 955 square feet unit starting from $1,880 at Honeyman Hardware Lofts.

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

The average size for a Studio rental in Portland is currently 806 sq ft.

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