
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $300 (51 Rentals)
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Cedarhurst Village

Margot01

2919 SE Division St

Division Street Lofts

Tabor View Lofts

The Marilyn

The Hawthorne

Powell Gardens Apartments

2919 SE Division St, Unit 102
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2009 NE Davis St

Burnside 26

Sunnyside

5109 SE Stark St

1525 SE 49th Ave

1819 SE Salmon St

5134 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Unit #4

Theory 33

Z_Howard House

Brentwood Apartments
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Paradise Villa

3228-3240 SE Morrison St

Oliver Apartments

West Tabor Apartments

Division Terrace

The Fifty at Division

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The Hub

Queen Marie

Eastside 101

Kalani Apartments

Artisan Apartments

Burnside East

Hawthorne Twenty-Six

Parkview Terrace

2230 SE Yamhill St

838 SE 42nd Ave
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Clinton Court

3339 SE Division St

Ankeny Apartments by Star Metro

Lincoln Street House Apartments

2618 SE 51st Ave

2105 SE Caruthers St

3360 SE Division St

The Waverleigh Apartments

Adare Manor Apartments

Hawthorne 44
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Hawthorne, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hawthorne?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Studio Apartments | $1,538 | $1,000 | $2,875 |
| Hawthorne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $1,299 | $2,513 |
| Hawthorne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,198 | $1,650 | $3,250 |
| Hawthorne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,137 | $2,499 | $9,600 |
| Hawthorne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,837 | $3,995 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Hawthorne Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hawthorne area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Margot01 priced from $1,195. West Tabor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margot01 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| West Tabor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Division Street Lofts | Morrison | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
| The Fifty at Division | St. Johns | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
| Tabor View Lofts | Richmond | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Hawthorne | 1x1a | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Kalani Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Artisan Apartments | 0x1B | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Hawthorne Twenty-Six | Burnside | Studio,1BA | $1,415 |
| Burnside 26 | Tillikum Premium | Studio,1BA | $1,567 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, OR
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $2.17 price per square foot 2247 SE Brooklyn St Model at 2247 SE Brooklyn St, Unit 2247 in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $4,775. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the 1x1.5 w/ Den Model at 2121 Belmont starting at $2,899 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hawthorne apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2247 SE Brooklyn St, Unit 2247 | 2247 SE Brooklyn St | 4BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| 2121 Belmont | 1x1.5 w/ Den | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.39 |
| 1222 SE 23rd Ave, Unit 1222 | 1222 SE 23rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Hawthorne @ Ladd's - 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartment Homes | 2x2c | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
| The Waverleigh Apartments | 2 Bedroom Up | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Powell Gardens Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| The Hawthorne | 1x1u | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| West Tabor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Hawthorne Twenty-Six | Burnside | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
| Kalani Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hawthorne Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hawthorne?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hawthorne is at Margot01 listed at $1,195.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hawthorne Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hawthorne Apartment is $1,225 at West Tabor Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hawthorne Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hawthorne is starting from $1,495 at West Tabor Apartments.
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