
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Overlook Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (13 Rentals)
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1229 N Prescott St

Mississippi Court

The Village Coliving Community

Shift

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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 | $1,286 | $901 | $2,638 |
| Overlook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $875 | $2,878 |
| Overlook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,332 | $1,495 | $4,302 |
| Overlook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,939 | $1,600 | $6,957 |
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There are currently 13 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. Shift has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. 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 |
| Shift | Studio A, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Paceline | The Breakaway - Live Work/Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Modern Living at Koz on Interstate | MULTE Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Court | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,074 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Overlook, OR
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Overlook area is the $1.98 price per square foot 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at Skidmore Apartments in the in the Northeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Overlook apartment is the 1f1 Model at Waterline starting at $1,594 with a $2.51 price per square foot in the Northwest 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 | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Waterline | 1f1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Miss | 1x1-Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Peyton Place | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Patton Square | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Overlook Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Jasper | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
| 1504 North Jarrett Street | 1504 North Jarrett Street | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| ArLo | Bed Posts | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
| Aniva | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
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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 $1,231.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Overlook?
The cheapest apartment in Overlook is Sippi which is listed at $1,119, while the average apartment in Overlook costs $2,295.
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Overlook?
Cheap apartments in Overlook have an average cost of $505 which is $1,790 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Overlook.
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