Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Broadway District Portland, OR from $600 (120 Rentals)

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Sullivan's Ridge
$1,045 - $1,838
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Sullivan's Ridge

1710 NE Multnomah StPortland, OR 97232
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Analog PDX
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$1,060 - $2,625
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Analog PDX

1871 N Flint AvePortland, OR 97227
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38 Davis
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$1,275 - $1,945
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38 Davis

38 NW Davis StPortland, OR 97209
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Tempo PDX
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$1,299 - $3,453
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Tempo PDX

80 NE 14th AvePortland, OR 97232
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Anthem PDX
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$1,314 - $3,661
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Anthem PDX

1313 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97232
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230 Ash
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$1,395 - $2,085
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230 Ash

230 SW Ash StPortland, OR 97204
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Denizen OR
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$1,464 - $2,927
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Denizen OR

2050 NE Hoyt StPortland, OR 97232
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The Linden
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$1,475 - $5,605
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The Linden

1250 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97214
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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 Modern Rich Apartments priced from $649. Margaret Carter Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Broadway District apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$649
Margaret Carter PlazaStudio HUD UnitStudio,1BA$800
Fifth Avenue Place ApartmentsStudio 425Studio,1BA$845
WestshorestudioStudio,1BA$869
The YardsSecond Month FREE! — Studio Available Now!Studio,1BA$892
Terrace CourtStudioStudio,1BA$895
The Yards at Union StationStudio - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$899
Dawson Park ApartmentsSpacious Apartments in North Portland – Dawson ...1BR,1BA$925
Pacific Tower ApartmentsStudio 60% 380Studio,1BA$984
Koz on 13thStumptownStudio,1BA$994

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Broadway District, OR

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Broadway District area is the $1.99 price per square foot 1bd1ba1fl 750 Model at Parkview Apartments in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Broadway District apartment is the Two Bathroom One Bathoom HUD Unit Model at King Dishman starting at $1,015 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Northeast 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.
Parkview Apartments1bd1ba1fl 7501BR,1BA$1.99
King DishmanTwo Bathroom One Bathoom HUD Unit2BR,1BA$1.45
Buckman HeightsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Alder 9One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Westcott Properties1x11BR,1BA$1.85
Dawson Park ApartmentsSpacious Apartments in North Portland – Dawson ...1BR,1BA$1.56
Margaret Carter PlazaOne Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit1BR,1BA$1.55
Weidler Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Fifth Avenue Place ApartmentsStudio 425Studio ,1BA$1.78
The Yards at Union StationStudio - Income RestrictedStudio ,1BA$2.02

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

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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 $994.

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

The cheapest apartment in Broadway District is Margaret Carter Plaza which is listed at $889, while the average apartment in Broadway District costs $13,370.

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 108 regular apartments in Broadway District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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