
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,025 (150 Rentals) Page 3 of 3


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Portland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Portland Studio Apartments | $1,309 | $470 | $2,397 |
Downtown Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,904 | $1,025 | $6,350 |
| Downtown Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,827 | $1,226 | $8,630 |
| Downtown Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,359 | $1,458 | $8,521 |
| Downtown Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,523 | $8,523 | $8,523 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Portland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Portland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Portland is under $892.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Portland?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Portland is Margaret Carter Plaza which is listed at $889, while the average apartment in Downtown Portland costs $8,523.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Portland?
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 144 regular apartments in Downtown Portland 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 Downtown Portland?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Portland have an average cost of $324 which is $8,199 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Portland.
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