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Gretchen Kafoury Commons
1240 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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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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1410 SW BroadwayPortland, OR 97201
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1129 SW Washington StPortland, OR 97205
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737 SW 17th AvePortland, OR 97205
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1730 NW Couch StPortland, OR 97209
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1103-1117 SW Alder StPortland, OR 97205
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2059 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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1110 SW Clay StPortland, OR 97201
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1425 SW Clay StPortland, OR 97201
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1717 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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1417 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97201
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1880 SW 5th AvePortland, OR 97201
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1450 SW Jefferson StPortland, OR 97201
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1025 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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1969 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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1670 SW Alder StPortland, OR 97205
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Collective on 4th
1818 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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1431 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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1500 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97201
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1115 SW Market StPortland, OR 97201
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1030-1030 SW Jefferson StPortland, OR 97201
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255 NW 10th AvePortland, OR 97209
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1207 SW BroadwayPortland, OR 97205
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1720 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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301 SW Lincoln StPortland, OR 97201
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North Hollow
1551 SW Taylor StPortland, OR 97205
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135 NW 9th AvePortland, OR 97209
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1221 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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15 NW Park AvePortland, OR 97209
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750 SW 9th AvePortland, OR 97205
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1177 SW Market StPortland, OR 97201
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1300 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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1510 SW Alder StPortland, OR 97205
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222 SW Harrison StPortland, OR 97201
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Alder House
539 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97205
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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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1312 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97201
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2031 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Saint Francis Apartments
1024-1126 SW Main StPortland, OR 97205
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411 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97205
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1634 NW Everett StPortland, OR 97209
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807 SW 14th AvePortland, OR 97205
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1429 SW 14th AvePortland, OR 97201
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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 | $1,391 | $702 | $5,607 |
| Arts District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,094 | $950 | $6,675 |
| Arts District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,242 | $1,226 | $8,930 |
| Arts District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,800 | $2,249 | $8,623 |
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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 Gretchen Kafoury Commons priced from $702. Hamilton West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $789. 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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| Gretchen Kafoury Commons | Studio 40% | Studio,1BA | $702 |
| 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 | $800 |
| Fountain Place Apartments | Studio - 60% | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| Morrison Park Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Regency Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Washington Plaza Apartments | s3fl 245 | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Stadium Station | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Maurice Dear Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Beverly Alder Apartments | Studios (07's, 08's) Faces Lightwell | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, OR
As of April 03, 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 Penthouse Model at Museum Place starting at $2,618 with a $2.20 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 |
| Museum Place | Penthouse | 1BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| linc301 Apartments | 2x1 828 sq. ft. Morrison | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Victorian Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Portland Terrace | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Westfal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Park Plaza | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Brown Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| Ongford Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.09 |
| 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 $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arts District?
The cheapest apartment in Arts District is Gretchen Kafoury Commons which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Arts District costs $3,960.
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 74 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 $394 which is $3,566 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arts District.
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