Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Portland Neighborhood of Portland, WA from $600 (104 Rentals)

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Midland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midland Apartments

2016 SE 122nd AvePortland, OR 97233
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NAYA Generations
1 Bedroom Apartments

NAYA Generations

8510 SE Steele StPortland, OR 97266
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Leander Court
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Leander Court

4620 SE 122nd AvePortland, OR 97236
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Rosewood Plaza
Studio Apartments

Rosewood Plaza

18173 NE Couch StPortland, OR 97230
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Burlwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Burlwood Apartments

14914 SE Division StPortland, OR 97236
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The Alexis Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Alexis Apartments

15075 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97233
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Hazel Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hazel Heights

12621 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97233
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Mayfield Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfield Court Apartments

17675 SE Pine StPortland, OR 97233
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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131-149 SE 151st AvePortland, OR 97233
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East Portland, Portland, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Portland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Portland area of Portland, WA is a Studio unit found at MILEPOST 5 priced from $620. NAYA Generations has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $644. Here are the most affordable East Portland apartments for rent in Portland, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MILEPOST 5SROStudio,$620
NAYA Generations1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$644
SM Multnomah Manor1X1- 50% HUD1BR,1BA$822
Buri BuildingStudio SIMStudio,1BA$934
seaside021BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
The Bria Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
Alder Royal Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Wynne Watts CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Huckleberry ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
SAGEWOOD ESTATES1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Portland, WA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Portland area is the $1.06 price per square foot 3x2.5 Model at The Willows in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value East Portland apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Sandpiper starting at $1,495 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the East Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Portland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Willows3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.06
The Sandpiper2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.83
Shannon3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.42
Plaza de Cedro3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Irish Moss Plaza Apartments3BR 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.31
Fern Grove3BR 1Bath3BR,1BA$1.39
Shalamar Apartments3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.38
Gateway ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
SM Multnomah Manor1X1- 50% HUD1BR,1BA$1.03
NAYA Generations1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02

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East Portland, Portland, OR

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including East Portland, Portland, and the greater Portland area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Portland?

The cheapest apartment in East Portland is NAYA Generations which is listed at $644, while the average apartment in East Portland costs $2,123.

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 174 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 $723 which is $1,400 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Portland.

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