
Apartments for Rent in Portland, OR Under $2,900 (2,246 Rentals)


4225 SE 15th Ave, Unit 4225

13-15 SW Bancroft St, Unit 15

5506 NE Hoyt St, Unit B

The Wilmore

The Willows

3649 SW 52nd Pl, Unit Apt #A

838 SE 38th Ave, Unit 304

4007 NE 8th Ave

South Parc
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Dorian

3437 SE Francis St, Unit 3437

16323 NW Chadwick Way, Unit 203

1400 NW Irving St, Unit #514

Steeple Townhomes

Cape Manor

632 NE Russell St, Unit #2

Theory 33

1626 Southeast Lexington Street, Unit 3

4115 SE Raymond St, Unit 4115
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1215 SE Lexington St, Unit Sellwood Library House

7825 SW 35th Ave, Unit 7825 SW 35th

2121 Belmont

The Stock

8020 N Hurst Ave, Unit B

4323 N Commercial Ave, Unit 4323

Castlegate Apartments

54 Woodstock Apartments~ Great Location ~Vibrant Neighborhood

The Beverly

The Vaughn
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Twin Oaks

3433 NE Cadet Ave, Unit Upper

Skidmore Apartments

Garden Park Apartments

12645 NE Fremont St, Unit Pet friendly and spacious

443 NE GRAHAM ST, Unit B

Sarah Court

ReNew Rock Creek Townhomes

Columbia Vista Apartments

Dawson Village Apartments
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2628 Northeast Ainsworth Street, Unit B

1409 NE 71st Ave, Unit A

Cedar Tree

Willamette Tower

Briarwood Townhomes

Burlington Tower

The Canyons

5 MLK

The Ardea Apartments

Capitol Gardens
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 Under $2900 | $1,344 | $619 | $3,081 |
| Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2900 | $1,723 | $750 | $6,675 |
| Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2900 | $2,073 | $668 | $9,214 |
| Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2900 | $2,502 | $765 | $10,000+ |
| Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2900 | $5,345 | $1,987 | $10,000+ |
| Portland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,306 | $4,250 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Portland
How much are Studio apartments in Portland?
There are currently 2,812 Studio Apartments in Portland with rent ranges from $619 to $3,081 with an average price of $1,344.
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 $750 to $6,675 with an average monthly rent of $1,723.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Portland cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Portland range from $668 to $9,214. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,073.
How expensive are Portland Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,201 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Portland on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $765 to $11,640 - averaging $2,502 for the location.
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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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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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