Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $800 (48 Rentals)

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WaterLane Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

WaterLane Apartments

3807-3811 SW Water AvePortland, OR 97239
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Water Meade Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Water Meade Apartments

103 S Meade StPortland, OR 97201
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650 SW Sherman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 SW Sherman St

650 SW Sherman StPortland, OR 97201
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Hoodview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hoodview Apartments

3300 SW Hood AvePortland, OR 97239
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City's Edge
1 Bedroom Apartments

City's Edge

4210-4230 SW View Point TerPortland, OR 97239
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The Allison
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Allison

3210 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97239

Homestead, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Homestead Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Homestead area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Koz on 4th priced from $958. Westfal Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Homestead apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz on 4thStudioStudio,1BA$958
Westfal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
The Fredrick0x1Studio,1BA$1,099
MARQUAM MANOR APARTMENTS (MCM03)Studio ('01s,'02s,'03s,'04s,'08s,'09s)Studio,1BA$1,100
The AmyBurnsideStudio,1BA$1,150
Greenbriar VillageLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,170
WaterleafStudio-60%Studio,1BA$1,220
AcquaStudioStudio,1BA$1,249
Hillcrest style2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,275
Sanctuary ApartmentsHamilton AStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead, OR

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Homestead area is the $2.17 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath flat small Model at Sophia's View in the in the Southwest Portland neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Homestead apartment is the 3601 sw river parkway Model at 3601 sw river parkway, Unit 1118 starting at $2,950 with a $2.45 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sophia's View2 bedroom 2 bath flat small2BR,2BA$2.17
3601 sw river parkway, Unit 11183601 sw river parkway1BR,1BA$2.45
Boathouse2 Bed F2BR,2BA$2.15
linc245 Apartments2x2 989 sq. ft. Harrison2BR,2BA$2.34
Downtown Living Starts At Lair Hill1x11BR,1BA$1.82
Hillcrest style2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.88
linc301 Apartments1x1 620 sq. ft. Hawthorne1BR,1BA$2.19
Westfal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Greenbriar VillageLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
WaterleafStudio-60%Studio ,1BA$2.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Homestead, Portland, OR

Ranked #41

Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Portland. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homestead?

The cheapest apartment in Homestead is Westfal Apartments which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Homestead costs $2,746.

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 7 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 $177 which is $2,569 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homestead.

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