Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Park Blocks Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (36 Rentals)

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Alder House
Studio Apartments

Alder House

539 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Alder House
Studio Apartments

Alder House

523-539 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97205
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The Arthur
Studio Apartments

The Arthur

726 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Empire Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Empire Apartments

1217 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Saint Francis Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Francis Apartments

1024-1126 SW Main StPortland, OR 97205
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Casa Del Rey
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Rey

1730 NW Couch StPortland, OR 97209
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West Park Place
Studio Apartments

West Park Place

1415-1419 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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650 SW Sherman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 SW Sherman St

650 SW Sherman StPortland, OR 97201
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Park Blocks, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Park Blocks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Park Blocks area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Modern Rich Apartments priced from $649. Morrison Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Park Blocks apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$649
Morrison Park ApartmentsStudio - 50%Studio,1BA$800
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Washington Plaza Apartmentss4fl 388Studio,1BA$945
Regency ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$950
Koz on 4thStudioStudio,1BA$958
Beverly Alder ApartmentsStudios (07's, 08's) Faces LightwellStudio,1BA$985
Ongford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Pine Cone Apartments1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Park Avenue Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park Blocks, OR

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Park Blocks area is the $2.26 price per square foot 327 Northwest Park Avenue Model at 327 Northwest Park Avenue, Unit Apartment 3-D in the in the Pearl District neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Park Blocks apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Park Avenue Gardens starting at $1,099 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Southwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Park Blocks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
327 Northwest Park Avenue, Unit Apartment 3-D327 Northwest Park Avenue1BR,1BA$2.26
Park Avenue Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
Museum PlaceGallery B1BR,1BA$2.25
Pine Cone Apartments1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1.62
Westfal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
The CameronS-2Studio ,1BA$2.13
WaterleafStudio-60%Studio ,1BA$2.13
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.79
Ongford ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.14
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.16

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Oregon, including Portland. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Park Blocks Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

93 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Park Blocks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Park Blocks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Park Blocks is under $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Park Blocks?

The cheapest apartment in Park Blocks is Pine Cone Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Park Blocks costs $3,192.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Park Blocks?

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 24 regular apartments in Park Blocks 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 Park Blocks?

Cheap apartments in Park Blocks have an average cost of $130 which is $3,062 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Park Blocks.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Chad Deitchley

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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