Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Eastside Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $400 (107 Rentals)

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Koz on 13th
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$1,044 - $1,449
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Koz on 13th

123 SE 13th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Grand Belmont
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$1,171 - $2,669
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Grand Belmont

514 SE Belmont StPortland, OR 97214
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Collective on 4th
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$1,214 - $4,222
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Collective on 4th

1818 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Tempo PDX
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$1,254 - $4,272
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Tempo PDX

80 NE 14th AvePortland, OR 97232
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Denizen OR
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$1,260 - $2,897
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Denizen OR

2050 NE Hoyt StPortland, OR 97232
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The Douglas
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$1,275 - $2,950
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The Douglas

1811 SW River DrPortland, OR 97201
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38 Davis
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$1,275 - $1,599
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38 Davis

38 NW Davis StPortland, OR 97209
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Yard
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$1,277 - $2,920
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Yard

22 NE 2nd AvePortland, OR 97232
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Jute Apartments
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$1,295 - $1,970
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Jute Apartments

550 SE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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Goat Blocks
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$1,299 - $2,686
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Goat Blocks

975 SE 11th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Anthem PDX
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$1,315 - $4,688
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Anthem PDX

1313 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97232
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Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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230 Ash
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$1,360 - $1,949
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230 Ash

230 SW Ash StPortland, OR 97204
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The Linden
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$1,405 - $5,881
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The Linden

1250 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97214
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Portland Astoria
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$1,428 - $5,224
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Portland Astoria

140 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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Amara
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$1,492 - $4,819
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Amara

15 NW Park AvePortland, OR 97209
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Holloway
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$1,499 - $3,140
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Holloway

2050 Northeast Pacific StreetPortland, OR 97232
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Cyan/PDX
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$1,568 - $4,317
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Cyan/PDX

1720 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Slate Apartments
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$1,675 - $2,575
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Slate Apartments

124 NE 3rd AvePortland, OR 97232
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Central Eastside, Portland, OR Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WaterleafStudioStudio,1BA$480
Helen Swindells Building0x1Studio,1BA$500
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$649
Fifth Avenue Place ApartmentsStudio 425Studio,1BA$845
WestshorestudioStudio,1BA$869
Morrison Park Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$875
Terrace CourtStudioStudio,1BA$895
The Yards at Union StationStudio - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$899
Wellesley Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Brooklyn Flats0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 50384Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Honeyman Hardware LoftsSt. John 1x2 B1BR,2BA$2.01
Everett Station Lofts1051BR,1BA$2.06
Waterleaf1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
Buckman HeightsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
The Yards at Union StationOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.02
Alder 9One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
linc301 Apartments1x1 620 sq. ft. Hawthorne1BR,1BA$2.10
Fifth Avenue Place ApartmentsStudio 425Studio ,1BA$1.99
WestshorestudioStudio ,1BA$2.17
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.16

The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs

Balance work and life in Portland. Explore the neighborhoods for renting that offer great amenities and quick commutes to the city's top major employers. Find your Portland apartment today!

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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A Local Experts Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Portland area. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Eastside, Portland, OR

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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.

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.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Chad Deitchley

As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon, I’d like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Chad, and I come to the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team after living in Portland for decades.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

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Hello! My name is Chad, and I joined the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team as a Local Expert after living in Portland, Oregon, for more than 20 years. I have a deep love for this charming and vibrant city.

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The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs

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Let me introduce myself as your ApartmentHomeLiving Local Expert for Portland, Oregon. I’m Chad, and I can attest firsthand to the vibrant and funky nature of this one-of-a-kind city.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.