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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (32 Rentals)
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$935 - $1,325Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Orlo
740 NE 53rd AvePortland, OR 97213
1171 NE 65th Ave
PortlandOR97213
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Aldea at Glisan Landing
451 NE 75th AvePortland, OR 97213
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$999 - $1,500Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Koz on Sandy
2180 NE 47th AvePortland, OR 97213
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$1,185 - $2,599Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sunnyside
4405 SE Belmont StPortland, OR 97215
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$1,199 - $1,5641 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Commons
5800 NE Center Commons WayPortland, OR 97213
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$1,250 - $1,4951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Carolyn Court Apartments
5205-5231 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97215
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$1,251 - $2,150Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Laurel 42
4242 NE Halsey StPortland, OR 97213
123-123 NE 60th Ave
PortlandOR97213
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Sandy Crest Terrace Apartments
5400-5685 NE Sandycrest TerPortland, OR 97213
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Center, Portland, OR Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Studio Apartments | $1,239 | $935 | $2,100 |
| Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $750 | $2,099 |
| Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $1,295 | $3,978 |
| Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,204 | $2,595 | $5,802 |
| Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,670 | $8,670 | $8,670 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Center Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Center Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Society 62 priced from $700. Koz on Sandy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Center apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society 62 | Private Room w/Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Koz on Sandy | Unbeatable Rent Special @ Koz on Sandy! | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Janie Apartments - Free internet! | Studio - Small | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Sunnyside | Micro 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
| Commons | The Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Burnie (1 & 2) | Studio - 358sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Tabor Commons | Studio-B | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| Laurel 42 | 0x1BC | Studio,1BA | $1,251 |
| Churchill Downs Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Hawthorne | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, OR
As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center area is the $1.20 price per square foot 6910 NE Pacific St Model at 6910 NE Pacific St in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Center apartment is the The Cedar Model at Commons starting at $1,536 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 6910 NE Pacific St | 6910 NE Pacific St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Commons | The Cedar | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Hawthorne 44 | 1 Bedroom - 788 sq. ft. | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Frazer Park Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| The Binford | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Churchill Downs Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Hollywood Towne House Apartments | 1bd1ba5fl 744 | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 6604 NE Flanders St, Unit 2 | 6604 NE Flanders St | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| 5819 Glisan | a1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| The Hawthorne | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.63 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Center, Portland, and the greater Portland area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Center is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center?
The cheapest apartment in Center is Society 62 which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Center costs $8,670.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Center?
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 39 regular apartments in Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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