Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (48 Rentals)

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Society 62
1 Bedroom Apartments

Society 62

1435 NE 62nd AvePortland, OR 97213
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Tabor Hill Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tabor Hill Terrace

6028-6078 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97215
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Terra Tabor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Tabor

28-34 SE 60th AvePortland, OR 97215
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Meridian 40
Studio Apartments

Meridian 40

1524 NE 40th AvePortland, OR 97232
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Burnie (1 & 2)
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnie (1 & 2)

5960 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97215
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Paradise Villa
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Villa

600-610 SE 39th AvePortland, OR 97214
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41 Central
Studio Apartments

41 Central

1545 NE 41st AvePortland, OR 97232
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Provi Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Provi Apartments

4720 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97213
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Collins Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Collins Court

1505 64th AvePortland, OR 97213
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Center Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Center Village

5845 NE Hoyt StPortland, OR 97213
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5802-5824 SE Belmont St
1 Bedroom Apartments

5802-5824 SE Belmont St

5802-5824 SE Belmont StPortland, OR 97215
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AnnDeLee
1 Bedroom Apartments

AnnDeLee

3910 NE Tillamook StPortland, OR 97212
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The Astoria
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Astoria

1913 NE 73rd AvePortland, OR 97213
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Eastside 101
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastside 101

700 SE Cesar E Chavez BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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Wingsong Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wingsong Manor

753 SE 60th AvePortland, OR 97215
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Parkhurst Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkhurst Apartments

6341-6415 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97213
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Lindhurst Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lindhurst Apartments

6009-6060 NE Flanders StPortland, OR 97213
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Amore
1 Bedroom Apartments

Amore

5505 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97213
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The Julian
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Julian

5681 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97213
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Center, Portland, OR Local Guide

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. Tabor Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Center apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 62Private Room1BR,$700
Tabor CommonsMicro Studio-AStudio,1BA$995
Burnie (1 & 2)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
Janie Apartments - Free internet!Studio - SmallStudio,1BA$999
Koz on SandyStudioStudio,1BA$1,053
Laurel 420x1BCStudio,1BA$1,139
Orlo1/1 lg1BR,1BA$1,150
RothkoStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
Division Street LoftsBurnsideStudio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, OR

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center area is the $1.88 price per square foot 2 BR 1 BATH C Model at Burnside East in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Center apartment is the 1 Bedroom - 858 sq. ft. Model at Hawthorne 44 starting at $1,850 with a $2.16 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Burnside East2 BR 1 BATH C2BR,1BA$1.88
Hawthorne 441 Bedroom - 858 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$2.16
Hollywood 122BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.38
CommonsThe Cedar2BR,1BA$1.97
Hollywood Towne House Apartments1bd1ba5fl 7441BR,1BA$2.00
5819 Glisana2.11BR,1BA$2.22
Orlo1/1 lg1BR,1BA$1.75
3829 SE Washington St, Unit A3829 SE Washington St1BR,1BA$2.17
Hygge1B B1BR,1BA$2.83
Laurel 420x1BCStudio ,1BA$2.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Center, Portland, OR

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Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Center is at Tabor Commons listed at $995.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center Apartment is $700 at Society 62.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center is starting from $1,325 at Orlo.

What is the most affordable Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Splash Apartments and starts from $3,780.

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