
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside-Northwest District Portland, OR from $500 (145 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hillside-Northwest District area of Portland.


Hamilton West

Goose Hollow Tower

Celio Apartments

Ongford Apartments

Stadium Station

Derby Slabtown

Nob Hill Court Apartments
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Clay & Tiffany

Koz on NW 16th

Uptown Arms & Manor

Goose Hollow Lofts

Vista St. Clair

Portland Towers Apartments

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Pine Cone Apartments

The Addy
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Tiller Terrace

Twenty 65 Apartments

Oro Apartments

Bridgetown Lofts

MERX Slabtown

The Cameron

Fairmount Apartments

Manhattan Apartments
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Elysian Gardens Apartments

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20 Pettygrove

Collins Circle

North Hollow

735 St. Clair

Hollis

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Slabtown Square

The Carson
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The George Besaw

Sawbuck

Raleigh Slabtown

Museum Place

Sky3

KADO NW

Tanner Flats Apartments

Storyline
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Hillside-Northwest District, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillside-Northwest District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside-Northwest District Studio Apartments | $1,396 | $702 | $2,593 |
| Hillside-Northwest District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $950 | $7,200 |
| Hillside-Northwest District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,328 | $1,226 | $8,930 |
| Hillside-Northwest District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,390 | $2,980 | $8,552 |
| Hillside-Northwest District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,524 | $9,477 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 145 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Hillside-Northwest District Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Hillside-Northwest District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillside-Northwest District area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Gretchen Kafoury Commons priced from $702. Hamilton West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $757. Here are the most affordable Hillside-Northwest District apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretchen Kafoury Commons | Studio 40% | Studio,1BA | $702 |
| Hamilton West | Eff Studio | Studio,1BA | $757 |
| Goose Hollow Tower | Studios | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Katherine Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Celio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| Emmons Place | STUDIOS | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Ongford Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Stadium Station | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Derby Slabtown | Studio-S MULTE | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Clay & Tiffany | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside-Northwest District, OR
As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillside-Northwest District area is the $1.96 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Goose Hollow Townhomes in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Hillside-Northwest District apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Goose Hollow Plaza starting at $1,675 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillside-Northwest District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Hollow Townhomes | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| Goose Hollow Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Nob Hill Court Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| The Zeno | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| The Cameron | A-4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Teasdale Apartments! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Pine Cone Apartments | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Hartford | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Ongford Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| Goose Hollow Tower | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
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Read ArticleA Local Experts Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillside-Northwest District, Portland, OR
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Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Portland. 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 outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillside-Northwest District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillside-Northwest District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillside-Northwest District is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillside-Northwest District?
The cheapest apartment in Hillside-Northwest District is Gretchen Kafoury Commons which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Hillside-Northwest District costs $10,197.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillside-Northwest District?
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 81 regular apartments in Hillside-Northwest District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Chad Deitchley
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.

Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland
Written by: Chad Deitchley
Hello! My name is Chad, and I joined the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team as a Local Expert after living in Portland, Oregon, for more than 20 years. I have a deep love for this charming and vibrant city.

The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs
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Let me introduce myself as your ApartmentHomeLiving Local Expert for Portland, Oregon. I’m Chad, and I can attest firsthand to the vibrant and funky nature of this one-of-a-kind city.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!




