Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centennial Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (45 Rentals)

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17139 SE Salmon St

PortlandOR97233

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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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Crofton Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crofton Apartments

15627 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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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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Steven's Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Steven's Place

14112-14134 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97233
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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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Meadowview East
2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowview East

3910 SE 166th AvePortland, OR 97236
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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

15220 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97233
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Division Star
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Division Star

2624-2640 SE 170th AvePortland, OR 97236
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Parkside Manor
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Manor

17439 SE Stark StGresham, OR 97030

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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. Keystone East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,040. Here are the most affordable Centennial apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Aurora1X11BR,1BA$1,034
Keystone East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,040
Bridge City Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
Applegate Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
Powell Court2x12BR,1BA$1,325
Eastside Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,349
Meadowview East2x12BR,1BA$1,355
Spruce Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,362
Arbor Glen (Whispering Winds Housing LTD)2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1,395
Maple Meadows Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centennial, OR

As of July 09, 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/1.5BA Model at Griffin Court starting at $1,495 with a $1.50 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
Griffin Court2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Maple Meadows Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.40
Township Eastside2x2 Classic2BR,2BA$1.46
Foothills Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.57
Eleven Pines2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.63
Sherman Villa2BR2BR,2BA$1.42
630 SE 182nd Ave, Unit 4630 SE 182nd Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.61
The Aurora2X12BR,1BA$1.72
Meadowview East2x12BR,1BA$1.59

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 $1,325 at Powell Court.

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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