Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $300 (64 Rentals)

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$1,550

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2618 SE 51st Ave, Unit B

2618 SE 51st Ave
PortlandOR97206
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838 SE 38th Ave, Unit 304
$2,175
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838 SE 38th Ave, Unit 304

838 SE 38th AvePortland, OR 97214
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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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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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Midmont Station
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midmont Station

3334-3336 SE Belmont StPortland, OR 97214
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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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Clinton Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton Court

2725 SE 29th AvePortland, OR 97202
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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 Twenty-Six
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Twenty-Six

2637 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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The Hub
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Hub

3423 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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Parkview Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Terrace

2019 SE Taylor StPortland, OR 97214
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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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Adare Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adare Manor

2623 SE Ankeny 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. Division Street Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,265. 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
Division Street LoftsBurnsideStudio,1BA$1,265
The Fifty at DivisionBurnsideStudio,1BA$1,295
Midmont Station1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,295
The MarilynROSS ISLANDStudio,1BA$1,299
Powell Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,375
Crown Point Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,400
Hawthorne Twenty-SixFremontStudio,1BA$1,465
Tabor View LoftsLaurelhurstStudio,1BA$1,465
The Hawthorne1x1a1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, OR

As of June 07, 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 3 Bedroom Down Model at The Waverleigh Apartments starting at $2,199 with a $2.20 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
The Waverleigh Apartments3 Bedroom Down3BR,1BA$2.20
2121 Belmont1x1 G1BR,1BA$2.48
830-848 SE 42nd Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.76
Belmont Dairy Apartments and LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Hawthorne Twenty-SixFremontStudio ,1BA$2.27
The Hawthorne1x1a1BR,1BA$2.58
Powell Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.72
The Fifty at DivisionBurnsideStudio ,1BA$2.60
The MarilynROSS ISLANDStudio ,1BA$2.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hawthorne, Portland, OR

Ranked #94

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 Belmont Dairy Apartments and Lofts listed at $1,258.

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 Midmont Station.

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 $1,400 at Crown Point Apartments.

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