
Apartments for Rent in Portland, OR Under $2,900 (2,237 Rentals)


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1320 SE 28th Ave, Unit Lower

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5506 NE Hoyt St

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6021 NE Milton St, Unit Basement

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14813 SE Arista Dr, Unit 14813

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12815 NE Fremont St, Unit 1

The Willows

Sunshine Portland

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7029 N Tyler Ave, Unit 7029

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16323 NW Chadwick Way, Unit 204
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7015 N Greeley Ave, Unit B

Overlook 2730

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3704 N Longview Ave, Unit Overlook Park Beauty

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2630 NE 111th Ave, Unit 2630

838 SE 38th Ave, Unit 304

The Ardea Apartments

Dorian

1400 NW Irving St, Unit #514

South Parc

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The Payton
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Castlegate Apartments

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Garden Park Apartments

1626 Southeast Lexington Street, Unit 2

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4041 E Burnside St

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831 NW 16th Ave, Unit 831

The Stock

Cape Manor

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Willamette Tower

Sarah Court
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7515 N Albina Ave

Theory 33

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3925 SE Harold St, Unit Woodstock Apartment

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Skidmore Apartments

1930 Alberta

Atomic Orchard Experiment

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2411 SE Main St, Unit Hawthorne Apt

443 NE GRAHAM ST, Unit B

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4435 SE 57th Ave

Barbur Place BP-675
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Queens Commons

The Vaughn

Kensington Terrace

The Canyons

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4323 N Commercial Ave, Unit 4323

2628 Northeast Ainsworth Street, Unit B

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1409 NE 71st Ave, Unit A

Cedar Tree

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2066 NW Overton St, Unit 2

Willamette Townhouse
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Studio Apartments Under $2900 | $1,329 | $500 | $4,261 |
| Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2900 | $1,737 | $650 | $6,675 |
| Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2900 | $2,091 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
| Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2900 | $2,605 | $842 | $10,000+ |
| Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2900 | $5,732 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Portland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,060 | $3,300 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Portland
How much are Studio apartments in Portland?
There are currently 2,802 Studio Apartments in Portland with rent ranges from $500 to $4,261 with an average price of $1,329.
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 $650 to $6,675 with an average monthly rent of $1,737.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Portland cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Portland range from $1,095 to $11,755. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,091.
How expensive are Portland Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,205 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Portland on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $842 to $11,813 - averaging $2,605 for the location.
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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Chad Deitchley
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.

Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland
Written by: Chad Deitchley
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.

The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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