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

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3102 SE Salmon St, Unit 2
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
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3102 SE Salmon St, Unit 2

3102 SE Salmon StPortland, OR 97214
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2445 SE Ankeny St, Unit 2445
$1,890

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2445 SE Ankeny St, Unit 2445

2445 SE Ankeny StPortland, 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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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnside East

5316 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97215
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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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Parkview Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Terrace

2019 SE Taylor StPortland, 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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Bel-Linda
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bel-Linda

2702-2724 SE Belmont 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anthology on DivisionStudio - HStudio,1BA$1,245
Belmont Dairy Apartments and LoftsStudio LoftStudio,1BA$1,258
Powell Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
Shortstack BelmontStudioStudio,1BA$1,303
T0108 - Laurelview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,375
The Hawthorne1x1a1BR,1BA$1,395
Kalani Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Crown Point Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,400
Bel-Linda2BR/1.0BA2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2411 SE Main St, Unit Spacious 3-Bedroom Home2411 SE Main St3BR,2.5BA$1.75
2938 SE Washington St, Unit 29442938 SE Washington St1BR,1BA$1.67
Crown Point Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.27
2805 SE 23rd Ave, Unit 2805 SE 23rd Ave2805 SE 23rd Ave2BR,1BA$2.20
Bel-Linda2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.56
2121 Belmont1x1 I1BR,1BA$2.47
Audrey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.37
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$2.56

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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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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 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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