Cheap Homes for Rent in Center Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $800 (6 Rentals)

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 62Private Room w/Bath1BR,1BA$700
Koz on SandyStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
West TaborS04Studio,1BA$1,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, OR

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center area is the $1.86 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 $3,500. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6045 NE Flanders St, Unit 60456045 NE Flanders St4BR,3BA$1.86
5702 SE Belmont St, Unit Charming and spacious5702 SE Belmont St2BR,2BA$1.60
The Binford3x13BR,1BA$2.09
Sunnyside2 Bedroom Townhome - Large w/ Patio2BR,1.5BA$2.29
5714 NE Glisan St, Unit Upstair5714 NE Glisan St2BR,1BA$1.80
Center Villagec2.13BR,1BA$1.85
Burnside East2 BR 1 BATH C2BR,1BA$1.88
CommonsThe Cedar2BR,1BA$1.97
Hollywood Towne House Apartments1bd1ba5fl 7441BR,1BA$1.98
Laurel 420x1BCStudio ,1BA$2.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Center, Portland, OR

Ranked #105

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Center?

There are currently 262 Apartments for Rent in Center, OR with pricing that ranges from $700 to $5,400. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center ranging from $850 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Center ranges from $850 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,652.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Center?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Center range from $1,895 to $2,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,300 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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