
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Overlook Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (63 Rentals)
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The Outpost

Mississippi Court

5130 N Yale St

Nomad Apartments

Paceline

Shift

Koz on Interstate

The Village Coliving Community

MF 15 - N. Emerson
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1410 N Webster St

Sumner Apartments

6155 N Minnesota Ave

1611 N Rosa Parks Way

ArLo

4127 N Michigan Ave

Kaya Camilla

Rivage

4620 N Maryland Ave, Unit B203

Savona Apartments
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1480 N Jarrett St, Unit SI FL2-ID10

Jasper

1008 N Killingsworth St

M63

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Prescott

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Revere

Skidmore Apartments

4831 N Maryland Ave

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Northpointe

1505 N Humboldt St
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1910-1914-1914 N Rosa Parks Way

The Dr. Darrell Millner Building

Ainsworth Court Apartments

Patton Park Apartments

Lucera

Sippi

Aniva

1480 N Jarrett St

The Kennedy

Trinidad Commons
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1825 N Rosa Parks Way

Shortstack Mississippi

Miss

Greeley Court

5536 N Maryland Ave

Montana 11

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Patton Square

Montana Ave 6 Plex

Slogan Apartments
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Overlook, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Overlook?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook Studio Apartments | $1,333 | $901 | $2,171 |
| Overlook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $875 | $2,751 |
| Overlook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $1,525 | $3,587 |
| Overlook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,605 | $6,067 | $10,000+ |
| Overlook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,836 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Overlook Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Overlook Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Overlook area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Nomad Apartments priced from $995. Sippi 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad Apartments | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Sippi | Studio-Small | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Paceline | The Breakaway - Live Work/Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Shift | Studio B, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,058 |
| Aniva | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Village Coliving Community | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Koz on Interstate | Structured - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| MF 15 - N. Emerson | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Shortstack Mississippi | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,291 |
| Miss | 1x1-Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Overlook, OR
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Overlook area is the $1.99 price per square foot Eastmore Unit 1 Model at Skidmore Apartments in the in the Northeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Overlook apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Slogan Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $2.02 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skidmore Apartments | Eastmore Unit 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Slogan Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Miss | 1x1-Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Patton Square | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Overlook Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Greeley Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Jasper | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
| M63 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Montana Ave 6 Plex | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Shortstack Mississippi | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOverlook, Portland, OR
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Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Overlook?
The cheapest apartment in Overlook is The Village Coliving Community which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Overlook costs $11,836.
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 5 regular apartments in Overlook that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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