
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buckman Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $800 (41 Rentals)
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Buckman, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buckman?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckman Studio Apartments | $1,344 | $1,019 | $1,999 |
| Buckman 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,755 | $1,260 | $3,046 |
| Buckman 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $1,642 | $3,885 |
| Buckman 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,164 | $1,885 | $8,331 |
| Buckman 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,484 | $2,895 | $8,073 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Buckman Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Buckman Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Buckman area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Wellesley Court Apartments priced from $895. Koz on 13th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $952. Here are the most affordable Buckman apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Koz on 13th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $952 |
| Alder 9 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Melcliff Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Warnell Apartments! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| St. Francis Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,118 |
| East 12 Lofts | Morrison | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Strauss on Burnside | Studio S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| Grand Belmont | Studio 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,255 |
| Central Eastside Lofts | BUCKMAN LOFT | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buckman, OR
As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buckman area is the $2.03 price per square foot 2322 SE Main St Model at 2322 SE Main St, Unit SE Hawthorne Upper Apt in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Buckman apartment is the A05 Model at Slate Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $2.36 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2322 SE Main St, Unit SE Hawthorne Upper Apt | 2322 SE Main St | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Slate Apartments | A05 | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Ella Marie Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom-Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Windsor Buckman | A03 | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| The Lower Burnside Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| The Marilyn | MORRISON | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| The Linden | Hamilton | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Alder 9 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Hawthorne Twenty-Six | Burnside | Studio ,1BA | $2.71 |
| Melcliff Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
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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 St. Francis Park which is listed at $1,260, while the average apartment in Buckman costs $7,732.
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 7 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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