Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Overlook Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (11 Rentals)

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Lucera
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lucera

4626 N Maryland AvePortland, OR 97217
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Bailey Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bailey Commons

6942 N Montana AvePortland, OR 97217
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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3875-3885 N Mississippi AvePortland, OR 97227

Overlook, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Overlook Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Overlook area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Shift priced from $995. Paceline has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Overlook apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ShiftStudio B, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$995
PacelineThe Spoke - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$999
The Outpost Coliving Community1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Nomad ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$1,050
SippiStudio-SmallStudio,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Overlook, OR

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Overlook area is the $2.06 price per square foot 3705 N Longview Ave Model at 3705 N Longview Ave, Unit A in the in the Northeast Portland neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Overlook apartment is the 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at Skidmore Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Northeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Overlook apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3705 N Longview Ave, Unit A3705 N Longview Ave3BR,2BA$2.06
Skidmore Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.98
Shortstack MississippiTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.18
1727 N Rosa Parks Way1727 N Rosa Parks Way2BR,1BA$2.04
The Brick by Star Metro1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.60
Miss1x1-Loft1BR,1BA$2.08
Peyton Place2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.56
1504 North Jarrett Street1504 North Jarrett Street1BR,1BA$2.29
NorthpointeStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.63
MF 16 - N. Sumner1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.61

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Portland. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Overlook Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Overlook?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Overlook is under $1,234.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Overlook?

The cheapest apartment in Overlook is The Outpost Coliving Community which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Overlook costs $8,426.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Overlook?

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 Overlook that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon, I’d like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Chad, and I come to the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team after living in Portland for decades.

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