Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Orenco Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,200 (29 Rentals)

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8775 NE Wilkins StHillsboro, OR 97006
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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1030 NE Orenco Station PkyHillsboro, OR 97124

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Orenco, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Orenco Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Orenco area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Briarcreek Apartments priced from $1,249. Rowlock has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,490. Here are the most affordable Orenco apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Briarcreek ApartmentsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,249
RowlockS1 STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,490
Q1 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/Two Bath (B)2BR,2BA$1,499
HUB 9Studio 1Studio,1BA$1,505
VectorStudio / One Bath / s1Studio,1BA$1,509
Creekside at Tanasbourne Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,520
206 ApartmentsA1A1BR,1BA$1,539
The QuarryAmber1BR,1BA$1,550
Quatama Village Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,550
Grove at Orenco StationAspen1BR,1BA$1,615

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orenco, OR

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orenco area is the $1.86 price per square foot 2X2B Model at The Jones in the in the Triple Creek neighborhood starting from $2,006. The second greatest value Orenco apartment is the Manchester Model at Commons at Dawson Creek Apartments starting at $2,065 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Orenco neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orenco apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Jones2X2B2BR,2BA$1.86
Commons at Dawson Creek ApartmentsManchester3BR,2BA$1.94
LarkB1-A2BR,2BA$2.06
Stillwater Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
The Colonnade Luxury Townhome ApartmentsHarlequin1BR,1BA$1.97
The Avery at Orenco StationAlder 1X1L1BR,1BA$2.09
Creekside at Tanasbourne Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.98
Q1 Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.19
The QuarryAmber1BR,1BA$2.13
Briarcreek ApartmentsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17

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A Local Experts Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Portland area. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today

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Orenco, Portland, OR

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Western Portland, OR. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Orenco Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Orenco?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Orenco is under $1,615.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Orenco?

The cheapest apartment in Orenco is Briarcreek Apartments which is listed at $1,249, while the average apartment in Orenco costs $2,373.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Orenco?

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 15 regular apartments in Orenco 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 Orenco?

Cheap apartments in Orenco have an average cost of $108 which is $2,265 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orenco.

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