
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $400 (63 Rentals)
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Waterleaf

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Koz on 4th

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The Fredrick

Park Avenue Apartments

Gray's Landing

Westfal Apartments

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Park Plaza

3717 S Corbett Ave

The Woods on Marquam Hill
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Medina

930 SW Gibbs St, Unit 7

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The Dylan

The Matisse

Cascade Vista

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The Douglas

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Ella

linc301 Apartments

2442 SW Sheffield Ave, Unit B

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linc245 Apartments

Griffis South Waterfront

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Sanctuary

5025 S Corbett Ave

3425 SW Barbur Blvd

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The Amy

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22 S Meade St

Hilltop House Apartments

111 SW Harrison St

TreeHouse

La Stella Apartments

The View Point

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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 | $1,324 | $470 | $2,056 |
| Homestead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $1,025 | $3,009 |
| Homestead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $1,264 | $7,180 |
| Homestead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,025 | $1,458 | $2,950 |
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There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Homestead Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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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. Palladian Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $955. 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 |
| Palladian Apartments | The Broadway | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Koz on 4th | Essential Studio - MULTE | Studio,1BA | $996 |
| Park Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Gray's Landing | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,018 |
| Park Plaza | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,047 |
| MARQUAM MANOR APARTMENTS (MCM03) | Studio (435sq ft '01s, '02s, '03s, '04s, '08s &... | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Woods on Marquam Hill | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Medina | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Matisse | 01F1 | Studio,1BA | $1,310 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead, OR
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Homestead area is the $2.45 price per square foot 3601 sw river parkway Model at 3601 sw river parkway, Unit 1118 in the in the Southwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Homestead apartment is the 11L1 Model at The Matisse starting at $2,025 with a $2.28 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3601 sw river parkway, Unit 1118 | 3601 sw river parkway | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| The Matisse | 11L1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Hilltop House Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath large | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Waterleaf | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| linc245 Apartments | 1x1 670 sq. ft. Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 3727 SW Hood | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| linc301 Apartments | 1x1 620 sq. ft. Hawthorne | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Gray's Landing | studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
| Cascade Vista | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Palladian Apartments | The Broadway | Studio ,1BA | $2.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Homestead Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Homestead?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Homestead is at Waterleaf listed at $480.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Homestead Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Homestead Apartment is $1,047 at Park Plaza.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Homestead Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Homestead is starting from $1,290 at Gray's Landing.
What is the most affordable Homestead Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Homestead Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Waterleaf and starts from $1,798.
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