Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside-Northwest District Portland, OR from $500 (156 Rentals)

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The Addy
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$1,116 - $1,906
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The Addy

1222 NW 18th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Collins Circle
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$1,150 - $2,312
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Collins Circle

1701 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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The Cameron
$1,211 - $2,872
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The Cameron

1500 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Fairmount Apartments
$1,190 - $1,895
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Fairmount Apartments

1920 NW 26th AvePortland, OR 97210
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Manhattan Apartments
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$1,195 - $1,895
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Manhattan Apartments

2209 NW Everett StPortland, OR 97210
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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Oro Apartments
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$1,199 - $1,890
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Oro Apartments

1470 NW Overton StPortland, OR 97209
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KADO NW
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$1,299 - $10,000
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KADO NW

1378 NW 18th AvePortland, OR 97209
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North Hollow
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$1,301 - $4,092
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North Hollow

1551 SW Taylor StPortland, OR 97205
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Sawbuck
$1,308 - $7,965
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Sawbuck

1725 SW Salmon StPortland, OR 97205
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Uptown NW Collection
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$1,321 - $2,313
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Uptown NW Collection

2240-2250 NW Lovejoy StPortland, OR 97210
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735 St. Clair
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$1,322 - $2,665
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735 St. Clair

735 SW Saint Clair AvePortland, OR 97205
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Hillside-Northwest District, Portland, OR Local Guide

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 -- Historic SW Downtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Hillside-Northwest District apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hamilton WestHamilton West: Your Urban Oasis in PortlandStudio,1BA$789
Doricourt Apartments -- Historic SW DowntownStudio (215sq ft '04’s, '05s, '09s, '10s, '11s,...Studio,1BA$825
Nob Hill Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 51362Studio,1BA$830
Gretchen Kafoury CommonsStudio Available Now! No app fee, no security d...Studio,1BA$900
Emmons PlaceSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$949
Stadium StationStudio BStudio,1BA$975
Celio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$980
Portland Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Clay & TiffanyStudio EStudio,1BA$999
Midtown East0x1 100Studio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside-Northwest District, OR

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillside-Northwest District area is the $2.02 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Goose Hollow Townhomes in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Hillside-Northwest District apartment is the 0x1 100 Model at Midtown East starting at $999 with a $1.23 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Goose Hollow Townhomes2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.02
Midtown East0x1 100Studio ,1BA$1.23
1351-01PP- Yamhill ManorUnit 091BR,1BA$1.56
Victorian Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.78
Teasdale Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.92
Worthington1BR (622sq ft '09s)1BR,1BA$1.97
Allendale Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
Rena Villa1x11BR,1BA$1.91
Edington Court Apartments1 Bed A1BR,1BA$1.90
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.09

The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs

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A Local Experts Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Hillside-Northwest District, Portland, OR

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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 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 Midtown West 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 $1,395 at Victorian Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

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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.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

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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.

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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.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.