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2045 SW River PkyPortland, OR 97201
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2065 S River PkyPortland, OR 97201
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2-16 NW BroadwayPortland, OR 97209
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205-217 NW Couch StPortland, OR 97209
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803 SW Morrison StPortland, OR 97205
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314 NW 5th AvePortland, OR 97209
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815 NW Naito PkyPortland, OR 97209
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Pacific Tower Apartments
333 NW 4th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Koz on 13th
123 SE 13th AvePortland, OR 97214
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The Morrison
717-735 SE Morrison StPortland, OR 97214
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St. Francis Park
1177 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97214
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514 SE Belmont StPortland, OR 97214
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Jute Apartments
550 SE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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38 Davis
38 NW Davis StPortland, OR 97209
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3014 SE 8th AvePortland, OR 97202
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430 NE 16th AvePortland, OR 97232
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The Douglas
1811 SW River DrPortland, OR 97201
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Tempo PDX
80 NE 14th AvePortland, OR 97232
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The Strauss on Burnside
77 NE Grand AvePortland, OR 97232
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Hygge
620 NE 20th AvePortland, OR 97232
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The Marilyn
2390 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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Goat Blocks
975 SE 11th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Denizen OR
2050 NE Hoyt StPortland, OR 97232
1475 SE 15th Ave
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730 NW Naito PkwyPortland, OR 97209
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3025 SE 20th Ave, Unit 3025
3025 SE 20th AvePortland, OR 97202
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60 SE 10th AvePortland, OR 97214
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230 Ash
230 SW Ash StPortland, OR 97204
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135 NW 9th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Portland Astoria
140 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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1313 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97232
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2050 Northeast Pacific StreetPortland, OR 97232
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1330 SW 3rd AvePortland, OR 97201
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1720 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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1010 SE Ash StPortland, OR 97232
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22 NE 2nd AvePortland, OR 97232
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310 SE 12th AvePortland, OR 97214
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15 NW Park AvePortland, OR 97209
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1250 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97214
300 NW 8th Ave, Unit 203
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Parkview Apartments
1640 NE Irving StPortland, OR 97232
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245 SW Lincoln StPortland, OR 97201
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301 SW Lincoln StPortland, OR 97201
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Collective on 4th
1818 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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222 SW Harrison StPortland, OR 97201
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1459 SE Ankeny StPortland, OR 97214
411 NW Flanders St, Unit 605
411 NW Flanders St
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327 Northwest Park Avenue, Unit Apartment 3-D
327 Northwest Park AvenuePortland, OR 97209
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Central Eastside, Portland, OR Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Eastside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Eastside Studio Apartments | $1,387 | $470 | $2,016 |
| Central Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $1,056 | $3,275 |
| Central Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,338 | $1,264 | $4,771 |
| Central Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,288 | $1,458 | $10,000+ |
| Central Eastside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,564 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Central Eastside Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Eastside area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Waterleaf priced from $480. Helen Swindells Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $500. Here are the most affordable Central Eastside apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Waterleaf | Studio | Studio,1BA | $480 |
| Helen Swindells Building | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $500 |
| Modern Rich Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Fifth Avenue Place Apartments | Studio 425 | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| The Yards at Union Station | Studio - Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Wellesley Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Morrison | Morrison Top Floor Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Skylar Grand | Studio 01D [Inclusionary Housing] | Studio,1BA | $1,089 |
| St. Francis Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,118 |
| Pacific Tower Apartments | Studio 60% 380 | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Eastside, OR
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Eastside area is the $1.64 price per square foot 1621 SE Pine St Model at 1621 SE Pine St, Unit Main Floor in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Central Eastside apartment is the 105 Model at Everett Station Lofts starting at $1,847 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Pearl District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1621 SE Pine St, Unit Main Floor | 1621 SE Pine St | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Everett Station Lofts | 105 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Ella Marie Apartments | 1 Bedroom Coming Soon! | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 327 Northwest Park Avenue, Unit Apartment 3-D | 327 Northwest Park Avenue | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Buckman Terrace | Make Buckman Terrace 1BR/1BA 705 sq ft your Por... | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Waterleaf | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| The Yards at Union Station | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Honeyman Hardware Lofts | Broadway Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
| Fifth Avenue Place Apartments | Studio 425 | Studio ,1BA | $2.06 |
| Modern Rich Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.16 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Oregon including Central Eastside, Portland, and the greater Portland area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Eastside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Eastside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Eastside is under $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Eastside?
The cheapest apartment in Central Eastside is Fifth Avenue Place Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Central Eastside costs $15,991.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Eastside?
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 80 regular apartments in Central Eastside 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 Central Eastside?
Cheap apartments in Central Eastside have an average cost of $439 which is $15,552 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Eastside.
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