Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Park Blocks Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (64 Rentals)

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Sky3
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$1,219 - $3,256Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sky3

1221 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Alder House
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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 2 Bedroom Apartments

Empire Apartments

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

Brown Apartments

807 SW 14th AvePortland, OR 97205

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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 Hamilton West priced from $757. Regency Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Park Blocks apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hamilton WestHamilton West: Your Urban Oasis in PortlandStudio,1BA$757
Regency ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$785
5th Avenue Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Fountain Place ApartmentsStudio - 60%Studio,1BA$900
Gretchen Kafoury CommonsStudio 60%Studio,1BA$900
Washington Plaza Apartmentss5fl 308Studio,1BA$925
Koz on 4thStudioStudio,1BA$941
The AmyBurnsideStudio,1BA$950
Ongford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park Blocks, OR

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Park Blocks area is the $1.58 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at 1607 Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Park Blocks apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Victorian Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Northwest 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.
1607 Apartments2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.58
Victorian Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.70
Brown Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.99
Hidwell Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.77
Pine Cone Apartments1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1.62
Westfal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
WaterleafStudio-60%Studio ,1BA$1.74
Ongford ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
5th Avenue Place ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
Fountain Place ApartmentsStudio - 60%Studio ,1BA$2.06

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $975.

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

The cheapest apartment in Park Blocks is Gretchen Kafoury Commons which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Park Blocks costs $4,617.

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 110 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 $612 which is $4,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Park Blocks.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.