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Vista St. Clair
1000 SW Vista AvePortland, OR 97205
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (36 Rentals)
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2240-2250 NW Lovejoy StPortland, OR 97210
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810 SW Vista AvePortland, OR 97205
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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 | $1,220 | $940 | $2,136 |
| Hillside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $998 | $1,962 |
| Hillside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $1,478 | $3,050 |
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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 Studio unit found at Vista St. Clair priced from $940. San Carlos Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista St. Clair | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| San Carlos Apartments | Studio ('04s,'05s,'06s) | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| 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-A3 | Studio,1BA | $1,490 |
| Westover Tower | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| 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 December 06, 2025 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 | $2.43 |
| Uptown NW Collection | F-B1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.09 |
| San Carlos Apartments | 1 Bedroom ('07s) | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Charmain Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Petty | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Sara Ann Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.03 |
| Vista St. Clair | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.31 |
| The Victorian Apartments | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillside, Portland, OR
Ranked #132
Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,572.
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 12 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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