
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (14 Rentals)
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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 |
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Hillside Studio Apartments | $1,239 | $948 | $1,860 |
Hillside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $990 | $1,930 |
Hillside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $1,633 | $2,337 |
Hillside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,695 | $2,695 | $2,695 |
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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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vista St. Clair | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
San Carlos Apartments | Studio ('04s,'05s,'06s) | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
Sara Ann Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,289 |
Westover Tower | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Uptown NW Collection | F-B6 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2291 NW Glisan St | 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.23 |
Nob Hill Court Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
Westover Tower | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Uptown NW Collection | F-B1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.62 |
San Carlos Apartments | Studio ('04s,'05s,'06s) | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
Vista St. Clair | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
The Victorian Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
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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 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.
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