
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $310 (69 Rentals)
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Powell Gardens Apartments

Shortstack Belmont

Burnside 26

The Hawthorne

2919 SE Division St, Unit 302

Sunnyside

25 SE 26th Ave

729 SE 29th Ave
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3017 SE Belmont St

3924 SE Grant Ct, Unit C

1735 SE 35th Ave

1704 Southeast Ankeny Street, Unit Apt A

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2445 SE Ankeny St, Unit 2445

Rothko Residences

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2938 SE Washington St, Unit 2944

1009 SE 31st Ave

2609 SE 25th Ave
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Paradise Villa

3228-3240 SE Morrison St

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Tabor View Lofts

Division Terrace

Anthology on Division
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Division Street Lofts

The Fifty at Division

1135 SE 27th Ave

Queen Marie

Eastside 101

Burnside East

T0108 - Laurelview Apartments
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Kalani Apartments

Hawthorne Twenty-Six

Parkview Terrace

The Hub

2230 SE Yamhill St

830-848 SE 42nd Ave

Bel-Linda

OR - 2311-2317 SE Hawthorne Blvd - KF
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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 | $1,399 | $900 | $1,890 |
| Hawthorne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $1,260 | $2,650 |
| Hawthorne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,238 | $1,665 | $2,772 |
| Hawthorne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,682 | $1,920 | $3,150 |
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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 Anthology on Division priced from $1,245. Belmont Dairy Apartments and Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,258. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthology on Division | Studio - H | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| Belmont Dairy Apartments and Lofts | Studio Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,258 |
| Powell Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Shortstack Belmont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,303 |
| T0108 - Laurelview Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| The Hawthorne | 1x1a | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Kalani Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Crown Point Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Bel-Linda | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, OR
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2411 SE Main St Model at 2411 SE Main St, Unit Spacious 3-Bedroom Home in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the 2938 SE Washington St Model at 2938 SE Washington St, Unit 2944 starting at $1,975 with a $1.67 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2411 SE Main St, Unit Spacious 3-Bedroom Home | 2411 SE Main St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.75 |
| 2938 SE Washington St, Unit 2944 | 2938 SE Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Crown Point Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 2805 SE 23rd Ave, Unit 2805 SE 23rd Ave | 2805 SE 23rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Bel-Linda | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 2121 Belmont | 1x1 I | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Audrey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Belmont Dairy Apartments and Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| OR - 2311-2317 SE Hawthorne Blvd - KF | OR - 2311-2317 SE Hawthorne Blvd - KF - 2317-... | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| The Hawthorne | 1x1u | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
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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 $1,495.
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 $1,665.
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 8 regular apartments in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne?
Cheap apartments in Hawthorne have an average cost of $282 which is $1,383 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hawthorne.
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