Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Council Crest Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $900 (15 Rentals)

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Tree Hill Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tree Hill Commons

4004-4050 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyPortland, OR 97221
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650 SW Sherman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 SW Sherman St

650 SW Sherman StPortland, OR 97201
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Timberlee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timberlee Apartments

5131 SW 38th PlPortland, OR 97221
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Council Crest, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Council Crest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Council Crest area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Koz on 4th priced from $958. The Fredrick has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Council Crest apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz on 4thStudioStudio,1BA$958
The Fredrick0x1Studio,1BA$1,099
MARQUAM MANOR APARTMENTS (MCM03)Studio ('01s,'02s,'03s,'04s,'08s,'09s)Studio,1BA$1,100
The AmyBurnsideStudio,1BA$1,150
Hillcrest style2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Council Crest, OR

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Council Crest area is the $2.33 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Woods on Marquam Hill in the in the Southwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Council Crest apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bath Model at Hillcrest style starting at $1,275 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Southwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Council Crest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Woods on Marquam HillTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.33
Hillcrest style2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.88
Park Plaza1x11BR,1BA$2.49
MW8 - Shared and Furnished Housing1x11BR,1BA$4.05
MARQUAM MANOR APARTMENTS (MCM03)Studio ('01s,'02s,'03s,'04s,'08s,'09s)Studio ,1BA$2.53
Koz on 4thLoft1BR,1BA$3.73
The AmyBurnsideStudio ,1BA$3.77
The Fredrick0x1Studio ,1BA$3.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Council Crest, Portland, OR

Ranked #80

Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Council Crest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Council Crest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Council Crest is under $2,375.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Council Crest?

The cheapest apartment in Council Crest is Park Plaza which is listed at $1,147, while the average apartment in Council Crest costs $7,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Council Crest?

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 3 regular apartments in Council Crest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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