Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arts District Portland, OR from $500 (64 Rentals)

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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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The Cameron
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$1,211 - $2,197
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The Cameron

1500 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Museum Place
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$1,273 - $2,708
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Museum Place

1030-1030 SW Jefferson StPortland, OR 97201
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Sawbuck
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$1,319 - $11,725
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Sawbuck

1725 SW Salmon StPortland, OR 97205
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Hollis
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$1,322 - $2,801
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$1,322 - $2,801
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$1,322 - $2,801
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Hollis

1625 SW Alder StPortland, OR 97205
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Storyline
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$1,399 - $5,995
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$1,399 - $5,995
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Storyline

1177 SW Market StPortland, OR 97201
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Sky3
Rent Specials
$1,400 - $3,914
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$1,400 - $3,914
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Sky3

1221 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Cyan/PDX
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$1,425 - $5,000
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Cyan/PDX

1720 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Amara
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$1,436 - $5,875
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$1,436 - $5,875
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$1,436 - $5,875
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Amara

15 NW Park AvePortland, OR 97209
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Alder House
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Alder House

539 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Empire Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Empire Apartments

1217 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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St. James
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. James

1312 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Hidwell Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidwell Apartments

1415 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97201

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Alder House
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Alder House

523-539 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Saint Francis Apartments
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Saint Francis Apartments

1024-1126 SW Main StPortland, OR 97205
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Brown Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brown Apartments

807 SW 14th AvePortland, OR 97205
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$995 - $1,195

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20 NW 16th Ave

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Goose Hollow Lofts
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Goose Hollow Lofts

1450 SW Jefferson StPortland, OR 97201
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Imperial Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Arms

1429 SW 14th AvePortland, OR 97201
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The Amy
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Amy

2031 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Arts District, Portland, OR Local Guide

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. Gretchen Kafoury Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Arts District apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hamilton WestHamilton West: Your Urban Oasis in PortlandStudio,1BA$789
Gretchen Kafoury Commons60% Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
Regency ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$900
Doricourt ApartmentsStudio (215sq ft '04, '05, '09, '10, '11, #203,...Studio,1BA$900
Washington Plaza Apartmentss4fl 375Studio,1BA$915
Tiller TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$950
Stadium StationStudio BStudio,1BA$975
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Maurice Dear ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Clay & TiffanyStudio EStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, OR

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $1.84 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Victorian Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Arts District apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Zeno starting at $1,495 with a $2.08 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Victorian Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.84
The ZenoTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.08
linc245 Apartments1x1 670 sq. ft. Columbia1BR,1BA$2.40
Park Plaza1x11BR,1BA$2.27
Whitney GrayStudio CStudio ,1BA$1.88
linc301 Apartments1x1 620 sq. ft. Hawthorne1BR,1BA$2.22
Casa Del ReyLa Reina - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
Blumel HallOne Bedroom- Unfurnished1BR,1BA$1.81
The CameronS-3Studio ,1BA$2.30
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.99

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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A Local Experts Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Arts District, Portland, OR

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Oregon and customized analysis for Central Portland. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 Stadium Station which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Arts District costs $1,799.

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.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Arts District?

Cheap apartments in Arts District have an average cost of $243 which is $1,556 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arts District.

Expert Rental Resources

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