
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (31 Rentals)
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Gateway, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gateway?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gateway Studio Apartments | $900 | $799 | $1,550 |
Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,193 | $978 | $1,500 |
Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,522 | $1,150 | $1,800 |
Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,770 | $1,297 | $2,395 |
Gateway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $2,395 | $2,395 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gateway Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Gateway Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gateway area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Buri Building priced from $799. SM Multnomah Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $822. Here are the most affordable Gateway apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Buri Building | Studio SIM | Studio,1BA | $799 |
SM Multnomah Manor | 1X1- 50% HUD | 1BR,1BA | $822 |
Greenfaire Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Traditions at Hazelwood | A1S | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Huckleberry Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Eastgate Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Halsey Street Arms Apartments | 1BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Crescent Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Glendoveer Woods Apartments | Spacious Studio NO Washer & Dryer | Studio,1BA | $1,112 |
Vine Maple | 1BR 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, OR
As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 120 SE 143rd Portland, LLC in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the 3BR 1 Bath Model at Irish Moss Plaza Apartments starting at $1,738 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the East Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gateway apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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120 SE 143rd Portland, LLC | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Irish Moss Plaza Apartments | 3BR 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Fern Grove | 3BR 1Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Lassam Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
Ventura Park Plaza Apartments | 2BD, 1BTH B | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Stark Street Crossing | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Gateway Plaza Apartments | 1BD, 1BTH 45% | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Gateway Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
SM Multnomah Manor | 1X1- 50% HUD | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Vine Maple | 1BR 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGateway, Portland, OR
Ranked #83
Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Gateway, Portland, OR
Ventura Park Elementary School
David Douglas High School
Floyd Light Middle School
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Getting Around the Gateway Neighborhood in Portland, OR
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
88 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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 Gateway Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gateway?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gateway is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway?
The cheapest apartment in Gateway is SM Multnomah Manor which is listed at $822, while the average apartment in Gateway costs $2,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gateway?
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 81 regular apartments in Gateway 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 Gateway?
Cheap apartments in Gateway have an average cost of $784 which is $1,611 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.
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