Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Council Crest Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $900 (31 Rentals)

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Park Plaza
$1,004 - $2,426
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Park Plaza

1969 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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Koz on 4th
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$949 - $1,375
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$949 - $1,375

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Koz on 4th

2211 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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The Fredrick
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$995 - $1,515
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The Fredrick

3010-3106 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97239
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1860 SW High St
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1860 SW High St

1860 SW High StPortland, OR 97201
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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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640 SW Sherman St
2 Bedroom Apartments

640 SW Sherman St

640 SW Sherman StPortland, OR 97201

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The Amy
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Amy

2031 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97201
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TreeHouse
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

TreeHouse

3440 SW US Veterans Hospital RdPortland, OR 97239
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The Allison
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Allison

3210 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97239
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Marquam Terrace Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marquam Terrace Apartments

2830-2846 SW Sam Jackson Park RdPortland, OR 97201
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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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Hillcrest style
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest style

3518 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97239
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Park Avenue Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Avenue Gardens

2073 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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Vantage at Hillsdale
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vantage at Hillsdale

3212 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyPortland, OR 97239
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Trevor Anthony
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Trevor Anthony

3600 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyPortland, OR 97221

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Montclair Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montclair Apartments

3310-3330 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyPortland, OR 97239
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Timberlee
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Timberlee

5131 SW 38th PlPortland, OR 97221
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Virginian Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Virginian Apartments

3306-3316 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97239
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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 $996. Park Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,039. Here are the most affordable Council Crest apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz on 4thEssential StudioStudio,1BA$996
Park Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1,039
The FredrickGroverStudio,1BA$1,040
MARQUAM MANOR APARTMENTS (MCM03)Studio (435sq ft '01s, '02s, '03s, '04s, '08s &...Studio,1BA$1,250
The Woods on Marquam HillStudio CStudio,1BA$1,300
Hilltop House Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath large1BR,1BA$1,400
Hillcrest style1 bedroom 1 bath large1BR,1BA$1,425
TreeHouseSouth/1bed1BR,1BA$1,501
MW8 - Shared and Furnished Housing1x11BR,1BA$1,799
Marquam HeightsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Council Crest, OR

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Council Crest area is the $2.46 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Marquam Heights in the in the Southwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,935. The second greatest value Council Crest apartment is the 1 bedroom 1 bath large Model at Hilltop House Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $2.00 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.
Marquam HeightsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.46
Hilltop House Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath large1BR,1BA$2.00
Hillcrest style1 bedroom 1 bath large1BR,1BA$2.61
TreeHouseSouth/1bed1BR,1BA$3.06
MW8 - Shared and Furnished Housing1x11BR,1BA$3.70
MARQUAM MANOR APARTMENTS (MCM03)Studio (435sq ft '01s, '02s, '03s, '04s, '08s &...Studio ,1BA$2.87
Park Plaza1x11BR,1BA$2.53
The Woods on Marquam Hill1x1 JR1BR,1BA$3.83
The FredrickGroverStudio ,1BA$3.12
Koz on 4thEssential StudioStudio ,1BA$4.35

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 $2,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in Council Crest is Park Plaza which is listed at $1,039, while the average apartment in Council Crest costs $7,764.

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 1 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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