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Goose Hollow Lofts
1450 SW Jefferson StPortland, OR 97201
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,226 (8 Rentals)
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The Vera
2045 SW River PkyPortland, OR 97201
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Pacific Tower Apartments
333 NW 4th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Medallion Apartments
1969 NW Johnson StPortland, OR 97209
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St. James
1312 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Goose Hollow Tower
1630 SW Clay StPortland, OR 97201
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Victorian Apartments
1124 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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Gardner Court
2042-2050 NW Glisan StPortland, OR 97209
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Downtown, Portland, OR Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,261 | $470 | $7,584 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $998 | $6,650 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,756 | $1,226 | $8,930 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,046 | $1,458 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,466 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $915.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Pacific Tower Apartments which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $11,814.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 134 regular apartments in Downtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $457 which is $11,357 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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