
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside-Northwest District Portland, OR from $500 (180 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hillside-Northwest District area of Portland.


Nob Hill Apartments

Gretchen Kafoury Commons

Doricourt Apartments

Emmons Place

Bel Aire Apartments

Tiller Terrace

Stadium Station

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The Addy

2365 NW Marshall St, Unit middle
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1527 SW Columbia St

Clay & Tiffany

Midtown East

The Zeno

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Vista St. Clair

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Ongford Apartments

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Manhattan Apartments

Worthington

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MERX Slabtown

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The Drake Apartments

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Q21

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KADO NW

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Storyline

Rivage

Maestro

2068 NW Flanders St

Muse Apartments

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Sky3

2020 Building

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Museum Place

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Hollis

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Oro Apartments
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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 | $1,409 | $789 | $6,083 |
| Hillside-Northwest District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,098 | $995 | $6,484 |
| Hillside-Northwest District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,362 | $1,439 | $8,630 |
| Hillside-Northwest District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,419 | $5,012 | $10,000+ |
| Hillside-Northwest District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,322 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 180 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 Hamilton West priced from $789. Doricourt Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Hillside-Northwest District apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton West | Hamilton West: Your Urban Oasis in Portland | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| Doricourt Apartments | Studio (215sq ft '04, '05, '09, '10, '11, #203,... | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Emmons Place | STUDIOS | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Tiller Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Stadium Station | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| 782 - Topanga Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Brown Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| West Park Place | studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Clay & Tiffany | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Midtown East | 0x1 100 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside-Northwest District, OR
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillside-Northwest District area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2169 NW Irving St Model at 2169 NW Irving St, Unit #10 in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Hillside-Northwest District apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Goose Hollow Townhomes starting at $1,845 with a $1.91 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2169 NW Irving St, Unit #10 | 2169 NW Irving St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Goose Hollow Townhomes | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| Midtown East | 0x1 100 | Studio ,1BA | $1.23 |
| 1351-01PP- Yamhill Manor | Unit 09 | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| The Zeno | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 735 St. Clair | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Casa Del Rey | La Reina - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Winona Apartments! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
| Brown Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| Ongford Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillside-Northwest District Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillside-Northwest District?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillside-Northwest District is at Hamilton West listed at $789.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside-Northwest District Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside-Northwest District Apartment is $1,050 at The Benson Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillside-Northwest District Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillside-Northwest District is starting from $1,439 at Stadium Station.
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