Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montavilla Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (35 Rentals)

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335 SE 80th Ave
Studio Apartments

335 SE 80th Ave

335 SE 80th AvePortland, OR 97215
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835 NE 93rd Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

835 NE 93rd Ave

835 NE 93rd AvePortland, OR 97220
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610 NE 93rd Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

610 NE 93rd Ave

610 NE 93rd AvePortland, OR 97220

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The Barn
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Barn

245 SE 80th AvePortland, OR 97215
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9209 SE Stark St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9209 SE Stark St

9209 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97216

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9106 SE Stark St
1 Bedroom Apartments

9106 SE Stark St

9106 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97216
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9105 NE Hoyt St
1 Bedroom Apartments

9105 NE Hoyt St

9105 NE Hoyt StPortland, OR 97220
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SM Multnomah Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

SM Multnomah Manor

9110 NE Hassalo StPortland, OR 97220
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The Montavilla
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Montavilla

702 NE 87th AvePortland, OR 97220
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Tabor East Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tabor East Apartments

7298 SE Division StPortland, OR 97206
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Shannon
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shannon

912-924 NE 91st AvePortland, OR 97220
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Montavilla 5-Plex
2 Bedroom Apartments

Montavilla 5-Plex

1532-1540 NE 72nd AvePortland, OR 97213
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Cheapest Available Montavilla Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montavilla area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at MILEPOST 5 priced from $630. SM Multnomah Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $822. Here are the most affordable Montavilla apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MILEPOST 5Studio Just SinkStudio,$630
SM Multnomah Manor1X1- 50% HUD1BR,1BA$822
Melissa Anne1x11BR,1BA$1,025
The MontavillaRed AlderStudio,1BA$1,095
8023-8069 NE Flanders St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
Douglas Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
Beacon ApartmentsStudio FStudio,1BA$1,239
Hassalo Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,495
Michael Manor Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montavilla, OR

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montavilla area is the $1.67 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Michael Manor Apartments in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Montavilla apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Hassalo Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montavilla apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Michael Manor Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.67
Hassalo Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
SM Multnomah Manor1X1- 50% HUD1BR,1BA$1.03
Melissa Anne2x12BR,1BA$1.92
8023-8069 NE Flanders St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.82
Douglas Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91
The MontavillaRed AlderStudio ,1BA$2.43
Beacon ApartmentsStudio FStudio ,1BA$3.49
MILEPOST 5Studio Just SinkStudio ,0.5BA$2.52

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montavilla Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Montavilla?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montavilla is under $1,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montavilla?

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 38 regular apartments in Montavilla that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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