
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside-Northwest District Portland, OR from $578 (178 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hillside-Northwest District area of Portland.


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Stadium Station

1527 SW Columbia St

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1964 NW Johnson St

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Storyline

2190 W Burnside St

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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 | $1,398 | $789 | $6,657 |
| Hillside-Northwest District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,050 | $7,437 |
| Hillside-Northwest District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,133 | $1,439 | $10,000+ |
| Hillside-Northwest District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,741 | $1,666 | $5,371 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 178 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. PARK REGENT (PAR01) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. 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 |
| PARK REGENT (PAR01) | Studio (281sq ft #103) | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Derby Slabtown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| Emmons Place | STUDIOS | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Clay & Tiffany | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Tiller Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| KOZ on 16th | 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside-Northwest District, OR
As of September 09, 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 2x1 Model at White Apartments starting at $2,350 with a $1.81 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 |
| White Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Ramona Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Midtown East | 0x1 100 | Studio ,1BA | $1.23 |
| 1402-1406 SW 12th Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Vista St. Clair | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Casa Del Rey | La Reina - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Cambridge Trinity | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| The Shannon | Studio I | Studio ,1BA | $2.15 |
| Brown Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
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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
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillside-Northwest District?
The cheapest apartment in Hillside-Northwest District is The Benson Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Hillside-Northwest District costs $1,852.
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 21 regular apartments in Hillside-Northwest District 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 Hillside-Northwest District?
Cheap apartments in Hillside-Northwest District have an average cost of $111 which is $1,741 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillside-Northwest District.
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