
Cheap Homes for Rent in Center Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,300 (5 Rentals)
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Center, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Center 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,673 | $1,795 | $4,250 |
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There are currently 5 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Society 62 | Private Room | 1BR, | $700 |
Tabor Commons | Micro Studio-A | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Burnie (1 & 2) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, OR
As of May 30, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Burnside East | 2 BR 1 BATH C | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Hawthorne 44 | 1 Bedroom - 858 sq. ft. | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
The Beverly | 1 bd 1 bath_847 | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Hollywood 12 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Commons | The Cedar | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Hollywood Towne House Apartments | 1bd1ba5fl 744 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
5819 Glisan | a2.1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Orlo | 1/1 lg | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
3829 SE Washington St, Unit A | 3829 SE Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Laurel 42 | 0x1BC | Studio ,1BA | $2.55 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Center
What type of rentals are currently available in Center?
There are currently 261 Apartments for Rent in Center, OR with pricing that ranges from $935 to $5,715. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center ranging from $1,395 to $4,250.
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 $1,395 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,854.
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