
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $400 (68 Rentals)
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Waterleaf

Koz on 4th

The Fredrick

Park Avenue Apartments

Acqua Apartments - Student Affordable

Gray's Landing

Westfal Apartments

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Park Plaza

1229 SW Grover St
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The Woods on Marquam Hill

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Sanctuary

The Emery Apartments

The Matisse

linc301 Apartments

1111 S Gaines St

1001 SW Woods St, Unit 2

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The Dylan

Corbett Heights

3507 SW 11th Ave, Unit 3
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The Douglas

1245 SW Grover St

Medina

Cascade Vista

Marquam Heights

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The Olivia

Osprey

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Ella

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Griffis South Waterfront
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linc245 Apartments

3717 S Corbett Ave

Lair Hill

Town & Country Apartments

3515 SW Barbur Blvd, Unit O-2, Unit O-2

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Willamette Tower

3601 S River Pkwy, Unit 1302, Unit 1302

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The Amy

Harborview Apartments
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650 SW Sherman St

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Homestead, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Homestead?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Studio Apartments | $1,236 | $470 | $2,175 |
| Homestead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $1,056 | $3,220 |
| Homestead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,669 | $1,264 | $7,045 |
| Homestead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $1,458 | $2,249 |
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Cheapest Available Homestead Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Homestead area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Waterleaf priced from $480. Koz on 4th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Homestead apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterleaf | Studio | Studio,1BA | $480 |
| Koz on 4th | Essential Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Harborview Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Park Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Acqua Apartments - Student Affordable | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,005 |
| Gray's Landing | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,018 |
| Westfal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Palladian Apartments | The Broadway | Studio,1BA | $1,077 |
| The Fredrick | Grover | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Marquam Manor | Studio ('01s,'02s,'03s,'04s,'08s,'09s) | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead, OR
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Homestead area is the $2.20 price per square foot 22F1 Model at The Matisse in the in the Southwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Homestead apartment is the Two Bedroom A Model at Cascade Vista starting at $1,420 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Southwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Homestead apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Matisse | 22F1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| Cascade Vista | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| linc301 Apartments | 2x1 828 sq. ft. Morrison | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Lair Hill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Hoodview Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Hilltop House Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath large | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Waterleaf | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Westfal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Gray's Landing | studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
| Acqua Apartments - Student Affordable | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Homestead Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Homestead?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Homestead is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homestead?
The cheapest apartment in Homestead is Westfal Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Homestead costs $7,637.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Homestead?
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 68 regular apartments in Homestead that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Homestead?
Cheap apartments in Homestead have an average cost of $502 which is $7,135 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homestead.
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