Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown area of Portland.

property at 20 NW 16th Ave

$995 - $1,050

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20 NW 16th Ave

PortlandOR97209

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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown 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 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, OR

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2169 NW Irving St Model at 2169 NW Irving St, Unit #10 in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Goose Hollow Townhomes starting at $1,950 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2169 NW Irving St, Unit #102169 NW Irving St2BR,1BA$1.00
Goose Hollow Townhomes2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.02
Everett Station Lofts1051BR,1BA$2.06
1351-01PP- Yamhill ManorUnit 091BR,1BA$1.49
1607 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.79
Waterleaf1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.90
Blumel HallOne Bedroom- Unfurnished1BR,1BA$1.81
Westfal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Allendale Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 522 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, OR with pricing that ranges from $470 to $9,918. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,050 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $1,050 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,367.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown range from $1,455 to $9,157, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $2,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $9,131.

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