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Center Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Center Village

5845 NE Hoyt StPortland, OR 97213
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The Binford
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Binford

1901 NE 70th AvePortland, OR 97213
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Orlena Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orlena Apartments

817-851 NE 55th AvePortland, 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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Southern Belle
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southern Belle

5204-5230 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97213

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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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426 NE 75th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

426 NE 75th Ave

426 NE 75th AvePortland, OR 97213
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Mt. Tabor Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mt. Tabor Villas

475 NE 74th AvePortland, OR 97213
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5819 Glisan
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5819 Glisan

5819 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97213

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wellsfar01
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

wellsfar01

4642 NE Hancock StPortland, OR 97213
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Hawthorne 44
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne 44

1510 SE 44th AvePortland, OR 97215
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The Hollywood 8
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hollywood 8

1714 NE 45th AvePortland, OR 97213
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Clay St Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clay St Apartments

3757 SE Clay StPortland, OR 97214

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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 $1,460.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center?

The cheapest apartment in Center is Commons which is listed at $1,051, while the average apartment in Center costs $1,150.

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 32 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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