Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlington Heights Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $400 (268 Rentals)

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Koz on 4th
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$899 - $1,375
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Koz on 4th

2211 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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The Addy
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$976 - $2,456
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The Addy

1222 NW 18th AvePortland, OR 97209
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The Fredrick
$995 - $1,515
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The Fredrick

3010-3106 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97239
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Fairmount Apartments
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$1,019 - $1,395
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Fairmount Apartments

1920 NW 26th AvePortland, OR 97210
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Park Plaza
$1,090 - $2,426
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Park Plaza

1969 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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MERX Slabtown
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$1,125 - $1,567
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MERX Slabtown

1910 NW Pettygrove StPortland, OR 97209
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735 St. Clair
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$1,133 - $2,732
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735 St. Clair

735 SW Saint Clair AvePortland, OR 97205
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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 Helen Swindells Building priced from $500. Modern Rich Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Arlington Heights apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helen Swindells Building0x1Studio,1BA$500
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$649
Hamilton WestHamilton West: Your Urban Oasis in PortlandStudio,1BA$789
Pearl CourtStudio apartment available - No security deposi...Studio,1BA$892
The YardsSecond Month FREE! — Studio Available Now!Studio,1BA$892
The Yards at Union StationStudio - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$899
Regency ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$900
Doricourt ApartmentsStudio (215sq ft '04, '05, '09, '10, '11, #203,...Studio,1BA$900
Gretchen Kafoury Commons60% Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
Washington Plaza Apartmentss4fl 375Studio,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Heights, OR

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington Heights area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2169 NW Irving St Model at 2169 NW Irving St, Unit #10 in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Arlington Heights apartment is the Phase I - 1x1 Model at 56 Commons Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Southwest 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.
2169 NW Irving St, Unit #102169 NW Irving St2BR,1BA$1.06
56 Commons ApartmentsPhase I - 1x11BR,1BA$1.58
Ramona Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A2BR,1BA$1.65
Raleigh Firs2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.96
Midtown East0x1 100Studio ,1BA$1.42
Victorian Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.84
Commons at Sylvan Highlands ApartmentsProvence1BR,1BA$1.93
Whitney GrayStudio CStudio ,1BA$1.88
Blumel HallOne Bedroom- Unfurnished1BR,1BA$1.81
The Willa1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.98

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Arlington Heights, Portland, OR

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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!

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 $915.

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

The cheapest apartment in Arlington Heights is The Benson Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Arlington Heights costs $1,798.

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 109 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 $171 which is $1,627 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington Heights.

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