
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Eastside Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $400 (107 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central Eastside area of Portland.


Waterleaf

Helen Swindells Building

Modern Rich Apartments

Fifth Avenue Place Apartments

Westshore

Morrison Park Apartments

The Yards at Union Station

Buckman Heights

Brooklyn Flats
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Koz on 13th

The Morrison

St. Francis Park

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Grand Belmont

Hygge

Pacific Tower Apartments

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Collective on 4th

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Tempo PDX

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Denizen OR

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The Douglas
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38 Davis

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Yard

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Jute Apartments

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Goat Blocks

The Marilyn

3027 SE 20th Ave, Unit 3027

linc301 Apartments

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Anthem PDX

Skylar Grand

The Strauss on Burnside
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East of Eleven

3041 SE 20th Ave, Unit 3041

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230 Ash

Couch9

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The Linden

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730 NW Naito Pkwy, Unit SI FL1-ID15

Memoir Buckman

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Portland Astoria

The Lower Burnside Lofts

Essex House
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Amara

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Parkview Apartments

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Holloway

linc245 Apartments

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Cyan/PDX

3055 SE 20th Ave, Unit 3055

327 Northwest Park Avenue, Unit Apartment 3-D

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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 | $1,300 | $470 | $2,050 |
| Central Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $1,056 | $2,490 |
| Central Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,392 | $1,264 | $5,881 |
| Central Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,012 | $1,458 | $6,906 |
| Central Eastside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,359 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 107 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Eastside Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $845 |
| Westshore | studio | Studio,1BA | $869 |
| Morrison Park Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Terrace Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Yards at Union Station | Studio - Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Wellesley Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Brooklyn Flats | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 50384 | Studio,1BA | $1,015 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Eastside, OR
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Eastside area is the $2.01 price per square foot St. John 1x2 B Model at Honeyman Hardware Lofts in the in the Pearl District neighborhood starting from $3,602. 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. |
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| Honeyman Hardware Lofts | St. John 1x2 B | 1BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Everett Station Lofts | 105 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Waterleaf | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Buckman Heights | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| The Yards at Union Station | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Alder 9 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| linc301 Apartments | 1x1 620 sq. ft. Hawthorne | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Fifth Avenue Place Apartments | Studio 425 | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| Westshore | studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
| Modern Rich Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Eastside, Portland, OR
Ranked #27
Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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 $1,015.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Eastside?
The cheapest apartment in Central Eastside is Westshore which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Central Eastside costs $11,359.
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 103 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 $551 which is $10,808 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Eastside.
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