Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $300 (50 Rentals)

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3329 SE Kelly St

PortlandOR97202
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Z_Howard House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Z_Howard House

2644 SE Powell BlvdPortland, OR 97202
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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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Tabor View Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tabor View Lofts

2655 SE 50th AvePortland, OR 97206
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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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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
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Burnside East

5316 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97215
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Margot01
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Margot01

2919 SE Division StPortland, OR 97202
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Midmont Station
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midmont Station

3334-3336 SE Belmont StPortland, OR 97214
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Kalani Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kalani Apartments

3030 SE Pine StPortland, OR 97214
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Hawthorne Twenty-Six
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Twenty-Six

2637 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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Clinton Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton Court

2725 SE 29th AvePortland, OR 97202

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Parkview Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Terrace

2019 SE Taylor StPortland, OR 97214
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Artisan Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Artisan Apartments

3301 SE Division StPortland, OR 97202
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3339 SE Division St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3339 SE Division St

3339 SE Division 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 Belmont Dairy Apartments and Lofts priced from $1,258. Powell Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont Dairy Apartments and LoftsStudio LoftStudio,1BA$1,258
Powell Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
Shortstack BelmontStudioStudio,1BA$1,303
Burnside 26SellwoodStudio,1BA$1,356
Rothko ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Midmont Station1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,395
Crown Point Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,400
OR - 2311-2317 SE Hawthorne Blvd - KFOR - 2311-2317 SE Hawthorne Blvd - KF - 2317-...1BR,1BA$1,500
Clinton Court1X1 B1BR,1BA$1,509
The Hawthorne1x1a1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, OR

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Crown Point Apartments in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the 2x1.5 Model at Hawthorne @ Ladd’s starting at $2,550 with a $3.14 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.
Crown Point Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.27
Hawthorne @ Ladd’s2x1.52BR,1.5BA$3.14
The Waverleigh Apartments2 Bedroom Down2BR,1BA$2.25
Belmont Dairy Apartments and LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.95
OR - 2311-2317 SE Hawthorne Blvd - KFOR - 2311-2317 SE Hawthorne Blvd - KF - 2317-...1BR,1BA$2.31
The Hawthorne1x1u1BR,1BA$2.73
Clinton Court1X1 B1BR,1BA$2.65
Powell Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.56
Burnside 26SellwoodStudio ,1BA$3.04
Midmont Station1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.24

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Hawthorne, Portland, OR

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

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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 a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hawthorne is under $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?

The cheapest apartment in Hawthorne is Powell Gardens Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Hawthorne costs $15,841.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hawthorne?

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 9 regular apartments in Hawthorne that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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