
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (36 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hillside area of Portland.


Uptown NW Collection

Vista Avenue

The Westerly

The George Apartments

Valencia Condominiums

Park Place Tower

The Westover

Pettygrove Place
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The Drake Apartments

Cedar Crest

The Cambridge

2393 SW Park Pl

2328 NW Glisan St

2736-2738 NW Raleigh St

1134 NW 25th Ave

Arenson Court

2349 NW Hoyt St
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The Grace

2244 NW Overton St

Envoy Apartment

Zinc Condominiums

Uptown Apartments

The George Apartments

Adelle Apartments

Rena Villa

Charmain Apartments
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Westover Tower

Rio Rita Apartments

The Drake

2291 NW Glisan St

The Princess Sue

Chapman Manor

2480 NW Quimby St
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Hillside, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Studio Apartments | $1,251 | $948 | $1,720 |
| Hillside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,311 | $998 | $1,834 |
| Hillside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,206 | $1,659 | $3,023 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillside Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Hillside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillside area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Charmain Apartments priced from $1,195. Sara Ann Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,289. Here are the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charmain Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Sara Ann Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,289 |
| Petty | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Uptown NW Collection | F-A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,308 |
| Vista St. Clair | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| Westover Tower | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| San Carlos Apartments | 1 Bedroom ('07s) | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Katherine Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,675 |
| Nob Hill Court Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, OR
As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $2.06 price per square foot 2 Bed Model at Nob Hill Court Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Katherine Apartments starting at $1,675 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nob Hill Court Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Katherine Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Westover Tower | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Vista St. Clair | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| San Carlos Apartments | 1 Bedroom ('07s) | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Charmain Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Uptown NW Collection | F-A1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.74 |
| Petty | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Sara Ann Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.03 |
| The Victorian Apartments | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillside is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillside?
The cheapest apartment in Hillside is Charmain Apartments which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Hillside costs $1,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillside?
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 10 regular apartments in Hillside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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