Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Portland, OR (535 Rentals)

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5 MLK
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$1,950 - $3,575Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

5 MLK

5 SE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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Sky3
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$1,389 - $3,061Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sky3

1221 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Downtown, Portland, OR

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown, Portland, and the greater Portland area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with the outdoors is critically important. Downtown is a highly-rated residential area for its parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This residential submarket has come to be one of the A-list luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, concierge services, views, access to parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer tile or hardwood floors, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Pet owners, listen up! this part of Portland is one of the best communities for families with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown?

There are currently 198 Studio Apartments in Downtown with rent ranges from $649 to $7,786 with an average price of $1,469.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown ranges from $990 to $6,673 with an average monthly rent of $2,128.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown range from $1,226 to $13,028. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,389.

How expensive are Downtown Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 33 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,773 to $24,496 - averaging $6,596 for the location.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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