
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (36 Rentals)
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Uptown NW Collection

The Westerly

The George Apartments

Park Place Tower

Valencia Condominiums

The Westover

Pettygrove Place

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The Cambridge

2393 SW Park Pl

2328 NW Glisan St

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Westover Tower

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The Drake

2291 NW Glisan St

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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 | $1,258 | $948 | $1,855 |
| Hillside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,257 | $998 | $1,587 |
| Hillside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,147 | $1,725 | $3,384 |
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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 Nob Hill Court Apartments priced from $950. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nob Hill Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Adelle Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Rena Villa | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Charmain Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Petty | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Uptown NW Collection | F-A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,256 |
| Sara Ann Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,289 |
| Westover Tower | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Katherine Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| San Carlos Apartments | 1 Bedroom ('07s) | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, OR
As of March 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $2.33 price per square foot Two Bed, One Bath Model at Vista St. Clair in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,735. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Westover Tower starting at $1,350 with a $2.16 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista St. Clair | Two Bed, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Westover Tower | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Katherine Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Rena Villa | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Uptown NW Collection | F-B1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
| San Carlos Apartments | 1 Bedroom ('07s) | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Charmain Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Petty | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Adelle Apartments | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.20 |
| 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 $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillside?
The cheapest apartment in Hillside is Rena Villa which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Hillside costs $1,844.
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