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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckman Studio Apartments | $1,378 | $1,044 | $1,976 |
| Buckman 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $1,308 | $3,275 |
| Buckman 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,638 | $2,050 | $4,771 |
| Buckman 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,126 | $2,950 | $10,000+ |
| Buckman 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,564 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Buckman Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
See all Apartments in PortlandThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Buckman area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Wellesley Court Apartments priced from $995. The Morrison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. 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 | $995 |
| The Morrison | Morrison Top Floor Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| St. Francis Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,118 |
| Grand Belmont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,144 |
| Melcliff Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Central Eastside Lofts | BROOKLYN | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Tempo PDX | Studio A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,276 |
| The Strauss on Burnside | Studio S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,277 |
| 888 | 888: Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Goat Blocks | 888: Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buckman area is the $1.64 price per square foot 1621 SE Pine St Model at 1621 SE Pine St, Unit Main Floor in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Buckman apartment is the 1BR + Den C1 Model at Tempo PDX starting at $1,974 with a $2.55 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1621 SE Pine St, Unit Main Floor | 1621 SE Pine St | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Tempo PDX | 1BR + Den C1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Ella Marie Apartments | 1 Bedroom Coming Soon! | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| OR - 2311-2317 SE Hawthorne Blvd - KF | OR - 2311-2317 SE Hawthorne Blvd - KF - 2317-... | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| East of Eleven | Buckman | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| The Linden | Hamilton | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| The Morrison | Morrison Top Floor 1 Bed | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
| Melcliff Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Grand Belmont | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
| St. Francis Park | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.80 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Buckman is under $1,299.
The cheapest apartment in Buckman is Melcliff Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Buckman costs $13,564.
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 12 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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