
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Portland, OR Under $1,500 (326 Rentals)
Apartments in Portland with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Heirloom

Broadmoor Manor

Revere

9Ten North by Trion Living

Meetinghouse

Ella
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56 Commons Apartments

The Hawthorne

Parkview Apartments

ReNew at Cornell

81 Fifty at West Hills

Hollywood Towne House Apartments

The Cordelia

Álmr

The Louisa Apartments

Raleigh Slabtown
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Modera Belmont

Tanner Flats Apartments

Clackamas Trails Apartments

Maestro

Commons at Sylvan Highlands Apartments

The Payton

Amara

Holm at Sellwood

Buckman Terrace

Northpointe
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Cook Street

Kearney Plaza

Kiln

Essex House

The Douglas

Rivage

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Steele Apartments
Portland’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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735 St. Clair

Fitz

Overlook Park Flats

Burnside 26

The Annex At Bridgeton

Rothko

Sky3

The Carson
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 | $1,427 | $507 | $8,626 |
Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,862 | $502 | $10,000+ |
Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $507 | $10,000+ |
Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,597 | $507 | $10,000+ |
Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,742 | $714 | $5,995 |
Portland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,908 | $2,975 | $4,500 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Portland
How much are Studio apartments in Portland?
There are currently 917 Studio Apartments in Portland with rent ranges from $506 to $8,626 with an average price of $2,766.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Portland Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Portland ranges from $502 to $14,264 with an average monthly rent of $1,862.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Portland cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Portland range from $507 to $20,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,254.
How expensive are Portland Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 895 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Portland on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $507 to $24,496 - averaging $2,597 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Chad Deitchley
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