Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (70 Rentals)

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Laurel 42
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$1,460
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Studio Apartments Available Aug 14

Laurel 42

4242 NE Halsey StPortland, OR 97213
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Hollywood Towne House
$1,475 - $1,685
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hollywood Towne House

4265-4275 NE Halsey StPortland, OR 97213
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Center Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Center Village

5845 NE Hoyt StPortland, OR 97213
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Tabor Hill Terrace
1 to 2 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 to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Meridian 40

1524 NE 40th AvePortland, OR 97232
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Paradise Villa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Villa

600-610 SE 39th AvePortland, OR 97214

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Koz on Sandy
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Koz on Sandy

2180 NE 47th AvePortland, OR 97213
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41 Central
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

41 Central

1545 NE 41st AvePortland, OR 97232
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Provi Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Provi Apartments

4720 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97213
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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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AnnDeLee
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

AnnDeLee

3910 NE Tillamook StPortland, OR 97212
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Rose City Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rose City Flats

2351 NE 51st AvePortland, OR 97213

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Collins Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Collins Court

1505 64th AvePortland, OR 97213
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Carolyn Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carolyn Court Apartments

5205-5231 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97215
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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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Eastside 101
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastside 101

700 SE Cesar E Chavez BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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61st & Halsey
1 Bedroom Apartments

61st & Halsey

1501-1517 NE 61st AvePortland, OR 97213
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Burnside East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnside East

5316 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97215
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The Astoria
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Astoria

1913 NE 73rd AvePortland, 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 2 Beds unit found at Center Village priced from $621. Society 62 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Center apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Center Villageb2.12BR,1BA$621
Society 62Private Room w/Bath1BR,1BA$795
Tabor CommonsMicro Studio-AStudio,1BA$995
CommonsThe Maple1BR,1BA$1,051
Janie Apartments - Free internet!Studio - SmallStudio,1BA$1,149
Orlo1/1 sm1BR,1BA$1,150
Burnie (1 & 2)Studio - 379sqftStudio,1BA$1,250
Beacon ApartmentsStudio FStudio,1BA$1,301
Hollywood Towne HouseClara1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, OR

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center area is the $1.65 price per square foot e1.1 Model at 5819 Glisan in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Center apartment is the 405 NE 53rd Ave Model at 405 NE 53rd Ave, Unit 405 NE 53rd Ave, Portland, OR 97213 starting at $1,800 with a $1.57 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.
5819 Glisane1.1Studio ,1BA$1.65
405 NE 53rd Ave, Unit 405 NE 53rd Ave, Portland, OR 97213405 NE 53rd Ave2BR,1BA$1.57
4642 SE Madison St, Unit 4642 SE Madison Basement4642 SE Madison St3BR,1BA$1.73
Southern Belle2 bed 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.60
Center Villagec2.13BR,1BA$1.79
wellsfar012BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.07
CommonsThe Cedar2BR,1BA$1.86
Hollywood 122BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.40
Hollywood Towne HouseClara1BR,1BA$1.98
Orlo1/1 sm1BR,1BA$2.06

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A Local Experts Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Center, Portland, OR

Ranked #88

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 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 $1,475.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center?

The cheapest apartment in Center is Society 62 which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Center costs $9,447.

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 40 regular apartments in Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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