Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pearl District Portland, OR from $700 (34 Rentals)

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The Sitka Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sitka Apartments

1115 NW Northrup StPortland, OR 97209
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Pearl Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pearl Court Apartments

920 NW Kearney StPortland, OR 97209
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Everett Micro Lofts
Studio Apartments

Everett Micro Lofts

306-318 NW BroadwayPortland, OR 97209
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Fifth Avenue Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fifth Avenue Court

221 NW 5th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Honeyman Hardware Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Honeyman Hardware Lofts

555 NW Park AvePortland, OR 97209
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ORO
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

ORO

1440 NW Overton StPortland, OR 97209

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Enso
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Enso

1400 NW Marshall StPortland, OR 97209
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Dianne
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dianne

535 NW 11th AvePortland, OR 97209

Pearl District, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pearl District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pearl District area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Fifth Avenue Place Apartments priced from $845. Bridgetown Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable Pearl District apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fifth Avenue Place ApartmentsStudio 425Studio,1BA$845
Bridgetown LoftsAlbertaStudio,1BA$1,145
Honeyman Hardware LoftsBroadway Studio AStudio,1BA$1,247
DOCK 59 APARTMENTSStudio BStudio,1BA$1,295
GossamerA4Studio,1BA$1,346
mResidences Portland Pearl DistrictStudio BStudio,1BA$1,350
AmaraOA21BR,1BA$1,357
The RodneyStudio S2Studio,1BA$1,361
Oro ApartmentsStudio GStudio,1BA$1,370
Block 17 ApartmentsLA 31BR,1BA$1,392

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pearl District, OR

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pearl District area is the $2.68 price per square foot 22CK Model at The Wyatt in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $4,985. The second greatest value Pearl District apartment is the Steel 1x2 A Model at Honeyman Hardware Lofts starting at $2,172 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Pearl District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pearl District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Wyatt22CK2BR,2BA$2.68
Honeyman Hardware LoftsSteel 1x2 A1BR,1BA$1.83
Bridgetown LoftsDivision2BR,2BA$2.16
327 Northwest Park Avenue, Unit Apartment 3-D327 Northwest Park Avenue1BR,1BA$2.26
Modera PearlA41BR,1BA$2.63
Crane Flats and LoftsLoft No. 5Studio ,1BA$2.56
Fifth Avenue Place Apartments1BR/1BA 6001BR,1BA$1.83
Dianne1x1 JR1BR,1BA$2.53
EnsoAlyssaStudio ,1BA$2.52
Couch9One Bed One Bath - A21BR,1BA$2.65

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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

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Pearl District, Portland, and the greater Portland area. 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 proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pearl District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Pearl District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Pearl District is at Fifth Avenue Place Apartments listed at $845.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pearl District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pearl District Apartment is $1,100 at Fifth Avenue Place Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pearl District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pearl District is starting from $1,200 at Fifth Avenue Place Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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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!