Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Council Crest Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $800 (19 Rentals)

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Hillcrest style
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest style

3518 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97239
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Tree Hill Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tree Hill Commons

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

650 SW Sherman St

650 SW Sherman StPortland, OR 97201
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Timberlee Apartments
1 to 3 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 The Amy priced from $895. Hillcrest style has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Council Crest apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AmyBurnsideStudio,1BA$895
Hillcrest styleStudioStudio,1BA$925
Koz on 4thStudioStudio,1BA$947
Park Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
The Fredrick0x1Studio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Council Crest, OR

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Council Crest area is the $1.96 price per square foot 1 bedroom 1 bath large Model at Hilltop House Apartments in the in the Southwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Council Crest apartment is the 1x1 Model at MW8 - Shared and Furnished Housing starting at $1,599 with a $3.29 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.
Hilltop House Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath large1BR,1BA$1.96
MW8 - Shared and Furnished Housing1x11BR,1BA$3.29
MARQUAM MANOR APARTMENTS (MCM03)Studio ('01s,'02s,'03s,'04s,'08s,'09s)Studio ,1BA$2.70
Marquam HeightsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.07
Park Plaza1x11BR,1BA$2.75
MARQ - The Woods on Marquam HillStudio CStudio ,1BA$3.17
Koz on 4thStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65
Park Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.88
The AmyBurnsideStudio ,1BA$2.93
Hillcrest styleStudioStudio ,1BA$3.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Council Crest, Portland, OR

Ranked #113

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

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2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,325.

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

The cheapest apartment in Council Crest is Park Plaza which is listed at $1,128, while the average apartment in Council Crest costs $4,495.

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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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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!