Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Broadway District Portland, OR from $600 (70 Rentals)

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Grand Oak Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Oak Apartments

400-418 SE Grand AvePortland, OR 97214
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Terrace Court
Studio Apartments

Terrace Court

815 SE Washington StPortland, OR 97214
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Melcliff Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melcliff Apartments

711 SE 11th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Del Rey Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Del Rey Apartments

2555 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97232
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Glee Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glee Apartments

455 NE 24th AvePortland, OR 97232

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Broadway District, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Broadway District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Broadway District area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Alder 9 priced from $626. 5th Avenue Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Broadway District apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alder 9Studio 30%Studio,1BA$626
5th Avenue Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Zeal LoftsStudio 1Studio,1BA$820
Pacific Tower ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Koz on 13thStudioStudio,1BA$950
Dawson Park Apartments1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$960
Melcliff Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
The Yards at Union StationSTUDIO BStudio,1BA$999
Brio FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Mississippi CourtStudio 2Studio,1BA$1,026

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Broadway District, OR

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Broadway District area is the $1.71 price per square foot 4 bedroom apartment Model at Multnomah Heights in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,899. The second greatest value Broadway District apartment is the B1-Loft - Affordable Model at Sullivan's Ridge starting at $1,590 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Broadway District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Multnomah Heights4 bedroom apartment4BR,2BA$1.71
Sullivan's RidgeB1-Loft - Affordable2BR,2BA$1.85
The MerrickPlan 1C1BR,1BA$2.49
The Russell by Trion Livingox1cStudio ,1BA$2.36
Dawson Park Apartments1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1.62
Alder 91 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$2.49
Melcliff Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.84
5th Avenue Place ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
The Yards at Union StationSTUDIO BStudio ,1BA$2.24
Pacific Tower ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Portland. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Broadway District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Broadway District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Broadway District is under $1,026.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Broadway District?

The cheapest apartment in Broadway District is Pacific Tower Apartments which is listed at $955, while the average apartment in Broadway District costs $4,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Broadway 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 48 regular apartments in Broadway 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 Broadway District?

Cheap apartments in Broadway District have an average cost of $133 which is $4,117 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Broadway District.

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