Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $900 (15 Rentals)

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Adelle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Adelle Apartments

761 SW Vista AvePortland, OR 97205
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Charmain Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Charmain Apartments

805 SW Vista AvePortland, OR 97205
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Rena Villa
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Rena Villa

815 SW Vista AvePortland, OR 97205

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The Whitestone
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Whitestone

2345 NW Marshall StPortland, OR 97210
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Plato Apartments
Studio Apartments

Plato Apartments

2265 NW Johnson StPortland, OR 97210
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Kearney Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kearney Court Apartments

2250 NW Kearney StPortland, OR 97210
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Katherine Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Katherine Apartments

621-629 NW 23rd AvePortland, OR 97210
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Hillside, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillside area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at The Victorian Apartments priced from $948. Adelle Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Victorian ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$948
Adelle Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$995
Uptown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Vista St. ClairStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Sara Ann ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, OR

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $2.88 price per square foot F-B7 Model at Uptown NW Collection in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 1 Bedroom ('01s) Model at San Carlos Apartments starting at $1,525 with a $2.42 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Uptown NW CollectionF-B7Studio ,1BA$2.88
San Carlos Apartments1 Bedroom ('01s)1BR,1BA$2.42
Katherine Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.08
Uptown ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.84
Adelle Apartments0x1Studio ,1BA$2.20
Sara Ann ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.88
Vista St. ClairStudioStudio ,1BA$2.61
The Victorian Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillside, Portland, OR

Ranked #131

Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Hillside Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillside?

The cheapest apartment in Hillside is The Victorian Apartments which is listed at $990, while the average apartment in Hillside costs $1,937.

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 7 regular apartments in Hillside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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