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$1,299 - $3,614Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sky3

1221 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Alder House
Studio Apartments

Alder House

539 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Alder House
Studio Apartments

Alder House

523-539 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97205
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The Arthur
Studio Apartments

The Arthur

726 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Empire Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Empire Apartments

1217 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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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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Medallion Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Medallion Apartments

1969 NW Johnson StPortland, OR 97209
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Grand Oak Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Oak Apartments

400-418 SE Grand AvePortland, OR 97214
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Topanga Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Topanga Apartments

2157 W Burnside StPortland, OR 97210
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Bel Aire Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Aire Apartments

2139 W Burnside StPortland, OR 97210
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Saint Francis Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Francis Apartments

1024-1126 SW Main StPortland, OR 97205
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Charmain Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Charmain Apartments

805 SW Vista AvePortland, OR 97205
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Vista Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Heights

715 SW King AvePortland, OR 97205

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 $924.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Gretchen Kafoury Commons which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $10,639.

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 92 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 $147 which is $10,492 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.

Expert Rental Resources

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.