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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (20 Rentals)
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Orlo
740 NE 53rd AvePortland, OR 97213
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451 NE 75th AvePortland, OR 97213
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Koz on Sandy
2180 NE 47th AvePortland, OR 97213
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Laurel 42
4242 NE Halsey StPortland, OR 97213
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5800 NE Center Commons WayPortland, 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 | $1,212 | $935 | $1,470 |
| Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $700 | $2,099 |
| Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $1,325 | $2,749 |
| Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,528 | $1,895 | $2,995 |
| Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 20 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 $1,025. 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 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Tabor Commons | Micro Studio-B | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| West Tabor | S04 | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
| Burnie (1 & 2) | Studio - 358sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, OR
As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center area is the $1.70 price per square foot 6045 NE Flanders St Model at 6045 NE Flanders St, Unit 6045 in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Center apartment is the 5702 SE Belmont St Model at 5702 SE Belmont St, Unit Charming and spacious starting at $2,749 with a $1.60 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6045 NE Flanders St, Unit 6045 | 6045 NE Flanders St | 4BR,3BA | $1.70 |
| 5702 SE Belmont St, Unit Charming and spacious | 5702 SE Belmont St | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 5714 NE Glisan St, Unit Upstair | 5714 NE Glisan St | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Center Village | c2.1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Burnside East | 2 BR 1 BATH C | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Commons | The Cedar | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Binford | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 5204 NE Glisan St, Unit 5206 | 5204 NE Glisan St | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Hollywood Towne House Apartments | 1bd1ba5fl 744 | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Laurel 42 | 0x1D | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
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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 $1,405.
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 $5,400.
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 37 regular apartments in Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Center?
Cheap apartments in Center have an average cost of $352 which is $5,048 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center.
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