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1212 SW Clay StPortland, OR 97201
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1126 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97205
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929 SW Salmon StPortland, OR 97205
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803 SW Morrison StPortland, OR 97205
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1240 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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1129 SW Washington StPortland, OR 97205
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1670 SW Alder StPortland, OR 97205
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737 SW 17th AvePortland, OR 97205
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1410 SW BroadwayPortland, OR 97201
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2059 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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Clay & Tiffany
1110 SW Clay StPortland, OR 97201
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1103-1117 SW Alder StPortland, OR 97205
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1425 SW Clay StPortland, OR 97201
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1880 SW 5th AvePortland, OR 97201
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1025 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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1431 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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1417 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97201
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1969 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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1717 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
1527 SW Columbia St
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Sovereign Building
1207 SW BroadwayPortland, OR 97205
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The Cameron
1500 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97201
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1115 SW Market StPortland, OR 97201
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1551 SW Taylor StPortland, OR 97205
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1607 NW Davis StPortland, OR 97209
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Museum Place
1030-1030 SW Jefferson StPortland, OR 97201
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1177 SW Market StPortland, OR 97201
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Collective on 4th
1818 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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1730 NW Couch StPortland, OR 97209
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301 SW Lincoln StPortland, OR 97201
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1725 SW Salmon StPortland, OR 97205
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1625 SW Alder StPortland, OR 97205
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15 NW Park AvePortland, OR 97209
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135 NW 9th AvePortland, OR 97209
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255 NW 10th AvePortland, OR 97209
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1221 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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1867 SW 14th Ave, Unit 4
1867 SW 14th AvePortland, OR 97201
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430 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97205
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1634 NW Everett St, Unit B-1
1634 NW Everett StPortland, OR 97209
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Byline Apartments
1640 SW Yamhill StPortland, OR 97205
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1720 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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750 SW 9th AvePortland, OR 97205
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245 SW Lincoln StPortland, OR 97201
1205 SW Cardinell Dr
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222 SW Harrison StPortland, OR 97201
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1510 SW Alder StPortland, OR 97205
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1140 SW Washington StPortland, OR 97205
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539 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97205
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1530 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97201
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1217 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Arts District, Portland, OR Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arts District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Arts District Studio Apartments | $1,441 | $702 | $9,786 |
| Arts District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $1,025 | $6,350 |
| Arts District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,332 | $1,226 | $8,630 |
| Arts District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,103 | $3,400 | $8,521 |
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Cheapest Available Arts District Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arts District area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Hamilton West priced from $789. Doricourt Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Arts District apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Hamilton West | Hamilton West: Your Urban Oasis in Portland | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| Doricourt Apartments | Studio (215sq ft '04’s, '05s, '09s, '10s, '11s,... | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Washington Plaza Apartments | s4fl 375 | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| Tiller Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Palladian Apartments | The Broadway | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Stadium Station | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Regency Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Brown Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Park Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Clay & Tiffany | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, OR
As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $2.32 price per square foot Penthouse Model at Museum Place in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,759. The second greatest value Arts District apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 1607 Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arts District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Museum Place | Penthouse | 1BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| 1607 Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| linc245 Apartments | 1x1 670 sq. ft. Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| linc301 Apartments | 1x1 620 sq. ft. Hawthorne | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Casa Del Rey | La Reina - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Blumel Hall | One Bedroom- Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Brown Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| Ongford Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
| Gretchen Kafoury Commons | 1 bedroom in downtown Portland for only $1,100!... | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Palladian Apartments | The Broadway | Studio ,1BA | $2.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arts District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arts District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arts District is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arts District?
The cheapest apartment in Arts District is Washington Plaza Apartments which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Arts District costs $4,015.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arts District?
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 24 regular apartments in Arts District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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