Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $850 (73 Rentals)

Traditions at Hazelwood

Alder Royal Apartments

131-149 SE 151st Avenue

131-149 SE 151st Avenue

Rockwood Village Apartments

Firwood Station
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Halsey Street Arms Apartments

Parkview Apartments

915-917 SE 155th Ave

White Willow Apartments

Halsey Summit Apartments

Fern Grove
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Glen East Apartments

Country Square

Connery Place - Student Housing

Arbor Glen Apartments

ARBOR VIEW

Hoyt Manor
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East Portland, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Portland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
East Portland Studio Apartments | $905 | $700 | $2,628 |
East Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,377 | $850 | $2,800 |
East Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $1,130 | $2,461 |
East Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $1,245 | $3,615 |
East Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,447 | $2,447 | $2,447 |
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Getting Around the East Portland Neighborhood in Portland, OR
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
99 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
74 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Portland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Portland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Portland is under $1,045.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Portland?
The cheapest apartment in East Portland is SM Multnomah Manor which is listed at $822, while the average apartment in East Portland costs $2,447.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 195 regular apartments in East 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 East Portland?
Cheap apartments in East Portland have an average cost of $1,041 which is $1,406 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Portland.
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