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Hamilton West
1212 SW Clay StPortland, OR 97201
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Doricourt Apartments -- Historic SW Downtown
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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1103-1117 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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The Zeno
1425 SW Clay StPortland, OR 97201
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1880 SW 5th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Goose Hollow Lofts
1450 SW Jefferson StPortland, OR 97201
1519 SW Columbia St
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1417 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97201
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1025 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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The Vue
1717 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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Park Plaza
1969 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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Collective on 4th
1818 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Tiller Terrace
1670 SW Alder StPortland, OR 97205
1527 SW Columbia St
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1115 SW Market StPortland, OR 97201
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JEANNE MANOR APARTMENTS (JEAN01)
1431 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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The Cameron
1500 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Sky3
1221 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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North Hollow
1551 SW Taylor StPortland, OR 97205
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1607 Apartments
1607 NW Davis StPortland, OR 97209
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Casa Del Rey
1730 NW Couch StPortland, OR 97209
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linc301 Apartments
301 SW Lincoln StPortland, OR 97201
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Sovereign Building
1207 SW BroadwayPortland, OR 97205
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Hollis
1625 SW Alder StPortland, OR 97205
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1415 SW Alder St
1415 SW Alder StPortland, OR 97205
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Couch9
135 NW 9th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Cyan/PDX
1720 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Museum Place
1030-1030 SW Jefferson StPortland, OR 97201
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Sawbuck
1725 SW Salmon StPortland, OR 97205
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Park Avenue West
750 SW 9th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Storyline
1177 SW Market StPortland, OR 97201
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Harrison Tower Apartment Homes
222 SW Harrison StPortland, OR 97201
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Alder House
539 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Alder House
523-539 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Peter Paulson Apartments
1530 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97201
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1217 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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St. James
1312 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97201
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1415 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97201
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807 SW 14th AvePortland, OR 97205
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The Amy
2031 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Palladian Apartments
614 SW Jackson StPortland, OR 97201
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Saint Francis Apartments
1024-1126 SW Main StPortland, OR 97205
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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 | $1,409 | $789 | $6,236 |
| Arts District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $1,027 | $6,675 |
| Arts District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,356 | $1,226 | $8,930 |
| Arts District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,689 | $3,057 | $10,000+ |
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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 -- Historic SW Downtown 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 | Eff Studio | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| Doricourt Apartments -- Historic SW Downtown | Studio (215sq ft 04’s, 05’s, 09’s, 10’s, 11’s, ... | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Fountain Place Apartments | Studio - 60% | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| Morrison Park Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Brown Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Gretchen Kafoury Commons | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Washington Plaza Apartments | s5fl 275 | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| Beverly Alder Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Palladian Apartments | The Broadway | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Stadium Station | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, OR
As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $1.46 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Gallery Park Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Arts District apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bath Model at Portland Terrace starting at $1,550 with a $1.72 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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| Gallery Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Portland Terrace | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| linc301 Apartments | 2x1 828 sq. ft. Morrison | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Victorian Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 1415 SW Alder St | 1415 SW Alder St | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| linc245 Apartments | 1x1 670 sq. ft. Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Park Plaza | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Westfal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Ongford Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
| The Zeno | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
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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 $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arts District?
The cheapest apartment in Arts District is Westfal Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Arts District costs $3,964.
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 63 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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