
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Central Eastside Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $470 (68 Rentals)


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Tempo PDX

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1475 SE 15th Ave

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230 Ash

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Portland Astoria

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Anthem PDX

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Cyan/PDX

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Yard

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The Lower Burnside Lofts

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Yamhill at Sixth

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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 | $1,383 | $470 | $2,016 |
| Central Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,730 | $1,056 | $3,275 |
| Central Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,346 | $1,264 | $4,771 |
| Central Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,355 | $1,458 | $10,000+ |
| Central Eastside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,564 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Eastside, Portland, OR
Ranked #28
Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 Waterleaf which is listed at $480, 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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