Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buckman Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $800 (34 Rentals)

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Grand Belmont
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$1,260 - $2,735
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Grand Belmont

514 SE Belmont StPortland, OR 97214
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Goat Blocks
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$1,275 - $3,276
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Goat Blocks

975 SE 11th AvePortland, OR 97214
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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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Grand Oak Apartments
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Grand Oak Apartments

400-418 SE Grand AvePortland, OR 97214
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Yamhill at Sixth
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Yamhill at Sixth

630 SE Yamhill StPortland, 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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Lynnwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lynnwood Apartments

1634 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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The Morrison
Studio Apartments

The Morrison

717-735 SE Morrison StPortland, OR 97214
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Warnell Apartments!
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Warnell Apartments!

1512 SE 16th AvePortland, 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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The Brim Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Brim Apartments

1206 SE Ankeny StPortland, OR 97214
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The Alexander
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Alexander

50 SE 13th AvePortland, OR 97214
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East 12 Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

East 12 Lofts

1100 SE 12th AvePortland, OR 97214
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888
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

888

915 SE Belmont StPortland, OR 97214
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Queen Marie
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Queen Marie

1210 SE 20th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Highland Terrace Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace Apartments

2023-2051 SE MadisonPortland, OR 97214
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Homeroom Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Homeroom Apartments

485 SE 14th 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 Terrace Court priced from $895. Koz on 13th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $994. Here are the most affordable Buckman apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace CourtStudioStudio,1BA$895
Koz on 13thStumptownStudio,1BA$994
Wellesley Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Warnell Apartments!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
Alder 9One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,120
East 12 LoftsFremontStudio,1BA$1,255
Grand BelmontStudioStudio,1BA$1,260
Goat Blocks888: Studio BStudio,1BA$1,275
Central Eastside LoftsBROOKLYNStudio,1BA$1,275
888888: Studio BStudio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buckman, OR

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buckman area is the $2.39 price per square foot 1x1.5 w/ Den Model at 2121 Belmont in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,899. The second greatest value Buckman apartment is the 1222 SE 23rd Ave Model at 1222 SE 23rd Ave, Unit 1222 starting at $2,650 with a $2.41 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.
2121 Belmont1x1.5 w/ Den1BR,1.5BA$2.39
1222 SE 23rd Ave, Unit 12221222 SE 23rd Ave2BR,1BA$2.41
Hawthorne @ Ladd's - 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartment Homes2x2c2BR,2BA$2.60
The Dorian2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.52
Slate ApartmentsA031BR,1BA$2.28
Alder 9One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Hawthorne Twenty-SixBurnsideStudio ,1BA$2.64
Tempo PDXStudio A1Studio ,1BA$2.58
Wellesley Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.38
Terrace CourtStudioStudio ,1BA$2.39

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buckman Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Buckman?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Buckman is under $1,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buckman?

The cheapest apartment in Buckman is Alder 9 which is listed at $1,120, while the average apartment in Buckman costs $10,557.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Buckman?

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

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