Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlington Heights Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (283 Rentals)

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Arlington Heights, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arlington Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arlington Heights area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Hamilton West priced from $757. 5th Avenue Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Arlington Heights apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hamilton WestHamilton West: Your Urban Oasis in PortlandStudio,1BA$757
5th Avenue Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Regency ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$875
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Chesterbury Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$895
Gretchen Kafoury CommonsStudio 60%Studio,1BA$900
Fountain Place ApartmentsStudio - 60%Studio,1BA$900
Pacific Tower ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Washington Plaza Apartmentss5fl 308Studio,1BA$925
Hillcrest styleStudioStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, OR

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington Heights area is the $1.04 price per square foot 718 NW 21st Ave Model at 718 NW 21st Ave, Unit B in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Arlington Heights apartment is the 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at 1607 Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
718 NW 21st Ave, Unit B718 NW 21st Ave3BR,1BA$1.04
1607 Apartments2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.58
Portland Terrace2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.62
Hoodview Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.87
Victorian Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.70
Hidwell Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.77
Pine Cone Apartments1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1.62
Westfal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
WaterleafStudio-60%Studio ,1BA$1.74
5th Avenue Place ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arlington Heights, Portland, OR

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Oregon and customized analysis for Central Portland. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Arlington Heights Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

61 / 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 Cheap Arlington Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Arlington Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arlington Heights is under $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Arlington Heights is Gretchen Kafoury Commons which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Arlington Heights costs $7,632.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arlington Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 175 regular apartments in Arlington Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Arlington Heights?

Cheap apartments in Arlington Heights have an average cost of $324 which is $7,308 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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