Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buckman Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $800 (35 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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Yamhill Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Yamhill Apartments

630 SE Yamhill StPortland, OR 97214
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Melcliff Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Melcliff Apartments

711 SE 11th AvePortland, OR 97214
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The Morrison
Studio Apartments

The Morrison

717-735 SE Morrison StPortland, OR 97214
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The Whitney
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Whitney

411 SE 14th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Washington High
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington High

1335 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97214
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East 12 Lofts
Studio Apartments

East 12 Lofts

1100 SE 12th AvePortland, OR 97214
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The Brim Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Brim Apartments

1206 SE Ankeny StPortland, OR 97214
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Queen Marie
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Queen Marie

1210 SE 20th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Modera Belmont
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Modera Belmont

685 SE Belmont StPortland, OR 97214
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The Alexander
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Alexander

50 SE 13th AvePortland, OR 97214

Buckman, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Buckman Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Buckman area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Koz on 13th priced from $952. Wellesley Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Buckman apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz on 13thStudioStudio,1BA$952
Wellesley Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Melcliff Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
East 12 LoftsMorrisonStudio,1BA$1,215
The Brim ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,248
The Strauss on BurnsideStudio S1Studio,1BA$1,266
Grand BelmontStudio 3Studio,1BA$1,270
Jute ApartmentsVelvetStudio,1BA$1,290
Tempo PDXStudio A1Studio,1BA$1,299
East of ElevenBrooklyn1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buckman, OR

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buckman area is the $2.52 price per square foot B06 Model at Slate Apartments in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Buckman apartment is the 2322 SE Main St Model at 2322 SE Main St, Unit SE Hawthorne Duplex Apt starting at $2,250 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buckman apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Slate ApartmentsB062BR,2BA$2.52
2322 SE Main St, Unit SE Hawthorne Duplex Apt2322 SE Main St1BR,1BA$2.34
Dorian2x22BR,2BA$2.75
2121 SE BelmontA51BR,1BA$2.79
Windsor BuckmanA011BR,1BA$2.44
LindenHamilton1BR,1BA$2.51
Hawthorne Twenty-SixBurnsideStudio ,1BA$2.66
Lower Burnside LoftsA31BR,1BA$2.73
Homeroom ApartmentsS-503Studio ,1BA$2.58
The Brim ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.65

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Buckman, Portland, and the greater Portland area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Buckman Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buckman Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Buckman?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Buckman is at Koz on 13th listed at $952.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Buckman Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buckman Apartment is $1,265 at Melcliff Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Buckman Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Buckman is starting from $2,200 at Dorian.

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