Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (32 Rentals)

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Paradise Villa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Villa

600-610 SE 39th AvePortland, OR 97214
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3228-3240 SE Morrison St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3228-3240 SE Morrison St

3228-3240 SE Morrison StPortland, OR 97214
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Oliver Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oliver Apartments

4330 SE Division StPortland, OR 97206
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jvdv01
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

jvdv01

3423 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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Division Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Division Terrace

2880 SE Division StPortland, OR 97202
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Carolyn Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carolyn Court Apartments

5205-5231 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97215
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Highland Terrace Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace Apartments

2023-2051 SE MadisonPortland, OR 97214
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Queen Marie
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Queen Marie

1210 SE 20th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Eastside 101
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastside 101

700 SE Cesar E Chavez BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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Burnside East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnside East

5316 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97215
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Kalani Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kalani Apartments

3030 SE Pine StPortland, OR 97214

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Hawthorne, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hawthorne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hawthorne area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at jvdv01 priced from $1,195. Division Street Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
jvdv010BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
Division Street LoftsTilikumStudio,1BA$1,225
Division Terrace0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,229
The Margot2919 SE Division Street - 402Studio,1BA$1,250
Belmont Dairy Apartments and LoftsStudio or LoftStudio,1BA$1,258
The Fifty at DivisionSt. JohnsStudio,1BA$1,265
Theory 33Floor Plan Type: WStudio,1BA$1,295
West Tabor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
Tabor View LoftsRichmondStudio,1BA$1,315
Burnside 26Sellwood PremiumStudio,1BA$1,389

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, OR

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $0.85 price per square foot Studio or Loft Model at Belmont Dairy Apartments and Lofts in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,258. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the 2322 SE Main St Model at 2322 SE Main St, Unit SE Hawthorne Upper Apt starting at $1,950 with a $2.03 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Belmont Dairy Apartments and LoftsStudio or LoftStudio ,1BA$0.85
2322 SE Main St, Unit SE Hawthorne Upper Apt2322 SE Main St1BR,1BA$2.03
Waverleigh Apartments2 Bedroom Up2BR,1BA$2.22
The Anita2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.52
Hawthorne 441 Bedroom - 788 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$2.35
The Hawthorne1x1u1BR,1BA$2.68
The MarilynMORRISON1BR,1BA$2.49
West Tabor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.35
Hawthorne Twenty-SixBurnsideStudio ,1BA$2.71
Theory 33Floor Plan Type: WStudio ,1BA$2.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hawthorne, Portland, OR

Ranked #80

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Oregon including Hawthorne, Portland, and the greater Portland area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 jvdv01 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 $1,295 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 $1,775 at Waverleigh Apartments.

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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

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As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon, I’d like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Chad, and I come to the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team after living in Portland for decades.

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