
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brooklyn Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (31 Rentals)
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Studio Pointe Apartments

Brooklyn Flats

The Tristan

The Meriwether

5140-5148 SE Milwaukie Ave

Westmoreland 16
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1624 SE Insley St

C & N Court Apartments

3721 SE 13TH Ave

Sellwood House

Terrace View

2027 SE Harold St

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1731-1741 SE Harold St

1636 SE Harold St

4346-4350 SE Milwaukie Ave

Enclave 54

Dean River

Brooklyn Yard

1627 SE Reedway St
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Yukon Flats

North Moreland Court

4425 SE 26TH Ave

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Milwaukie Avenue Apartments

Harold

Z_Caritas Sacred Heart Villa
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Brooklyn, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brooklyn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Studio Apartments | $1,260 | $945 | $1,680 |
| Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,639 | $1,260 | $1,973 |
| Brooklyn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,238 | $1,593 | $3,250 |
| Brooklyn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,010 | $3,195 | $4,800 |
| Brooklyn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,660 | $8,660 | $8,660 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brooklyn Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Brooklyn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brooklyn area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Studio Pointe Apartments priced from $945. The Tristan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Brooklyn apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Pointe Apartments | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| The Tristan | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Brookland Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,129 |
| Brooklyn Flats | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| The Frankie | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,410 |
| Brooklyn Yard | 1 Month Free! Modern One Bedroom Apartment! | 1BR,1BA | $1,421 |
| Z_Caritas Sacred Heart Villa | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,438 |
| The Westland | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,749 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brooklyn, OR
As of March 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brooklyn area is the $2.18 price per square foot 2247 SE Brooklyn St Model at 2247 SE Brooklyn St, Unit 2247 in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Brooklyn apartment is the Studio Model at Z_Caritas Sacred Heart Villa starting at $1,438 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brooklyn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2247 SE Brooklyn St, Unit 2247 | 2247 SE Brooklyn St | 3BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Z_Caritas Sacred Heart Villa | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.96 |
| 2245 SE Brooklyn St, Unit 2245 | 2245 SE Brooklyn St | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| The Westland | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| The Frankie | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Brooklyn Yard | 1 Month Free! Modern One Bedroom Apartment! | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Brooklyn Flats | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Brookland Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.07 |
| The Tristan | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.71 |
| Studio Pointe Apartments | Studio 1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.97 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBrooklyn, Portland, OR
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Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brooklyn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brooklyn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brooklyn is under $1,749.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brooklyn?
The cheapest apartment in Brooklyn is Brooklyn Flats which is listed at $1,140, while the average apartment in Brooklyn costs $8,660.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brooklyn?
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 13 regular apartments in Brooklyn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon, I’d like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Chad, and I come to the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team after living in Portland for decades.

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Hello! My name is Chad, and I joined the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team as a Local Expert after living in Portland, Oregon, for more than 20 years. I have a deep love for this charming and vibrant city.

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