
Low Income Apartments for Rent in Portland, OR Under $2,900 (92 Rentals)


5819 Glisan

Aspire Columbia Ridge

Irish Moss Plaza Apartments

The Bluebird

Terrace Glen Apartments

735 St. Clair

The Arleta

Garden Park Estates

Shortstack Mississippi
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Bethany Meadows

Dawson Park Apartments

North Hollow

1 Bedroom in Multnomah Village

Clay & Tiffany

Canopy at Powell Apartments
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Crescent Court

Belmont Dairy Apartments and Lofts

Village at Washington Square

38 Davis

The Lawrence Apartments

Commons

Arbor Glen Apartments

Cathedral Village
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Buckman Heights

Traditions at Hazelwood

Louisa Flowers

Collins Circle

Sunshine Meadows

Halsey Street Arms Apartments

The Yards at Union Station

Central Chalet Apartments
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Tiller Terrace

Heights at Columbia Knoll Senior Apartments

Wynne Watts Commons

Studio Pointe Apartments

Pacific Tower Apartments

Tabor Commons

The Bria Apartments

TimberView

The Victorian Apartments
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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 | $1,439 | $579 | $10,000+ |
Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $502 | $10,000+ |
Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $837 | $10,000+ |
Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,721 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,139 | $714 | $10,000+ |
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Low Income Portland Apartments
What is the Cheapest Low Income apartment in Portland?
Currently the most affordable Low Income Apartment in Portland is at Dekum Court listed at $502.
How much is the average rent for a Low Income Portland Apartment?
The average rent for a Low Income Apartment in Portland is $1,400.
What is the largest Low Income Portland Apartment for rent?
Today's Low Income apartment with the most square footage in Portland is a 1,500 square feet unit starting from $1,375 at Willow Creek.
What is the average size for Portland Low Income Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Low Income rental in Portland is currently at 539 sq ft.
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