Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centennial Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $526 (73 Rentals)

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Greenview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenview Terrace

620 SE 148th AvePortland, OR 97233
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Burlwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Burlwood Apartments

14914 SE Division StPortland, OR 97236
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The Alexis Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Alexis Apartments

15075 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97233
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The Aurora
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Aurora

16015 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97233
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Fir Haven
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fir Haven

17007 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97233
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Stark Street Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stark Street Crossing

14112-14134 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97233
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1200 SE 162nd Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1200 SE 162nd Ave

1200 SE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97233
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Emerald Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Park Apartments

646-664 SE 148th AvePortland, OR 97233
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423 SE 143rd Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

423 SE 143rd Avenue

423 SE 143rd AvePortland, OR 97233

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Executive East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Executive East

533-615 SE 160th AvePortland, OR 97233
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Meadowview East
2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowview East

3910 SE 166th AvePortland, OR 97236
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The Jamico
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Jamico

16711 SE Powell BlvdPortland, OR 97236
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The Anchor
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Anchor

15340 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97233
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Township Eastside
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Township Eastside

17310 SE Naegeli DrPortland, OR 97236

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Cheapest Available Centennial Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Centennial area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at The Aurora priced from $1,034. Fir Haven has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Centennial apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Aurora1X11BR,1BA$1,034
Fir Haven1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
Alder Royal Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
423 SE 143rd Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,125
Alder Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Parkside Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Eastside Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,249
Applegate Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
Crofton Apartments2BD/1BTH2BR,1BA$1,300
Powell Court2x12BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centennial, OR

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Centennial area is the $1.47 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Trailside in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Centennial apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Maple Meadows Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the East Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Centennial apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trailside2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Maple Meadows Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.55
Griffin Court2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Township Eastside2x2 Classic2BR,2BA$1.36
Foothills ApartmentsOak2BR,2BA$1.54
Sherman Villa103A2BR,2BA$1.58
423 SE 143rd Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.22
Eastside Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.41
Greenview Village2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.54
Spruce Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Centennial Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Centennial Apartment is $1,034 at The Aurora.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Centennial is starting from $1,249 at Eastside Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Centennial Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Centennial Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arbor Glen (Whispering Winds Housing LTD) and starts from $1,504.

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