Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $400 (192 Rentals)

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Koz on 4th
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$949 - $1,425
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Koz on 4th

2211 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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The Addy
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$976 - $2,437
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The Addy

1222 NW 18th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Portland’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Portland and the best places to live with original content written by our Portland, OR Local Expert Chad Deitchley

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Koz on 13th
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$1,025 - $1,399
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Koz on 13th

123 SE 13th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Park Plaza
$1,127 - $2,426
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Park Plaza

1969 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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Grand Belmont
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$1,143 - $2,235
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Grand Belmont

514 SE Belmont StPortland, OR 97214
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Analog PDX
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$1,185 - $2,625
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$1,185 - $2,625
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Analog PDX

1871 N Flint AvePortland, OR 97227
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Collective on 4th
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$1,199 - $2,635
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Collective on 4th

1818 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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38 Davis
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$1,200 - $1,599
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38 Davis

38 NW Davis StPortland, OR 97209
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Downtown Portland, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Portland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Portland area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Waterleaf priced from $480. Helen Swindells Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $500. Here are the most affordable Downtown Portland apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WaterleafStudioStudio,1BA$480
Helen Swindells Building0x1Studio,1BA$500
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$649
Gretchen Kafoury CommonsStudio 40%Studio,1BA$702
Hamilton WestHamilton West: Your Urban Oasis in PortlandStudio,1BA$789
Margaret Carter PlazaStudio HUD UnitStudio,1BA$800
Fifth Avenue Place ApartmentsStudio 425Studio,1BA$825
A. Philips SquareStudio HUD UnitStudio,1BA$860
Pearl CourtStudio apartment available - No security deposi...Studio,1BA$892
The YardsSecond Month FREE! — Studio Available Now!Studio,1BA$892

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portland, OR

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Portland area is the $1.65 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A Model at Ramona Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value Downtown Portland apartment is the 0x1 100 Model at Midtown East starting at $999 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Portland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ramona Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A2BR,1BA$1.65
Midtown East0x1 100Studio ,1BA$1.23
Victorian Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.84
Buckman HeightsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Alder 9One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Fifth Avenue Place Apartments1BR/1BA 6251BR,1BA$1.76
Blumel HallOne Bedroom- Unfurnished1BR,1BA$1.81
A. Philips SquareStudio HUD UnitStudio ,1BA$1.43
Margaret Carter PlazaOne Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit1BR,1BA$1.55
Paramount ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.98

The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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A Local Experts Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Portland area. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Portland, OR. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,689.

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 112 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 $222 which is $1,467 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Portland.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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From Arts to Eats: A Local Insider's Guide to Living in Portland's Best Spots

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Hello! My name is Chad, and I am your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon. After living in this one-of-a-kind city for more than 20 years, I have seen it change in many exciting ways.

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The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs

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Let me introduce myself as your ApartmentHomeLiving Local Expert for Portland, Oregon. I’m Chad, and I can attest firsthand to the vibrant and funky nature of this one-of-a-kind city.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

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Hello! My name is Chad, and I joined the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team as a Local Expert after living in Portland, Oregon, for more than 20 years. I have a deep love for this charming and vibrant city.

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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

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