
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the East Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (29 Rentals)


Buri Building

Madison at Parkrose

Keystone East

Glendoveer Woods Apartments

Wy'East Plaza

Firwood Station
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12701 SE Salmon Ct

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Traditions at Hazelwood

8915 NE Hill Way
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The Buckley at Lents

Rosewood Plaza

The Alexis Apartments

Hazelwood Community Apartments

Crescent Court

Fir Haven Mobile Home Park

Hidden Court Apartments
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5840 SE 89th

Wynne Watts Commons

The Nick Fish

89th Ave. Apartments

Z_Caritas Villa

Tuxedo Park Apartments

TimberView
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The Montavilla
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 | $868 | $700 | $2,496 |
| East Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,263 | $978 | $2,500 |
| East Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $1,095 | $3,000 |
| East Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,925 | $1,395 | $3,079 |
| East Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,221 | $1,995 | $2,447 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Portland, Portland, OR
Ranked #23
Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Portland, Portland, OR
Menlo Park Elementary School
David Douglas High School
Floyd Light Middle School
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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 $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Portland?
The cheapest apartment in East Portland is MILEPOST 5 which is listed at $630, while the average apartment in East Portland costs $2,500.
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 156 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 $840 which is $1,660 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Portland.
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