Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (14 Rentals)

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Rio Rita Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Rio Rita Apartments

2361 NW Pettygrove StPortland, OR 97210
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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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Adelle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Adelle Apartments

761 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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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 Vista St. Clair priced from $995. San Carlos Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here are the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista St. ClairStudioStudio,1BA$995
San Carlos ApartmentsStudio ('04s,'05s,'06s)Studio,1BA$1,185
Sara Ann ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,289
Westover Tower1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Uptown NW CollectionF-B6Studio,1BA$1,397

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, OR

As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $2.23 price per square foot 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath Model at 2291 NW Glisan St in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 2 Bed Model at Nob Hill Court Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $2.06 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.
2291 NW Glisan St2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.23
Nob Hill Court Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$2.06
Westover Tower1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.22
Uptown NW CollectionF-B1Studio ,1BA$2.62
San Carlos ApartmentsStudio ('04s,'05s,'06s)Studio ,1BA$2.79
Vista St. ClairStudioStudio ,1BA$2.43
The Victorian Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillside, Portland, OR

Ranked #132

Among cities in Oregon 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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillside is at Vista St. Clair listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside Apartment is $1,395 at Westover Tower.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

Written by: Chad Deitchley

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.