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Helen Swindells Apartments
2-16 NW BroadwayPortland, OR 97209
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pearl Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (36 Rentals)
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The Yards
945 NW Naito PkyPortland, OR 97209
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314 NW 5th AvePortland, OR 97209
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1040 NW 10th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Oro Apartments
1470 NW Overton StPortland, OR 97209
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DOCK 59 APARTMENTS
1315 NW Johnson StPortland, OR 97209
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1550 NW Naito PkyPortland, OR 97209
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Bridgetown Lofts
1850 NW Front AvePortland, OR 97209
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135 NW 9th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Block 17 Apartments
1161 NW Overton StPortland, OR 97209
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mResidences Portland Pearl District
1155 NW Everett StPortland, OR 97209
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Kearney Plaza
931 NW 11th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Asa Flats and Lofts
1200 NW Marshall StPortland, OR 97209
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Akoya
1430 NW Hoyt StPortland, OR 97209
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The Rodney
1470 NW Glisan StPortland, OR 97209
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Amara
15 NW Park AvePortland, OR 97209
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Dianne
535 NW 11th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Gossamer
255 NW 10th AvePortland, OR 97209
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The Wyatt
1221 NW Marshall StPortland, OR 97209
408 NW 12th Ave, Unit 208
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1447 NW 12th AvePortland, OR 97209
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327 Northwest Park AvenuePortland, OR 97209
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The Abigail
1650 NW 13th AvePortland, OR 97209
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The Sitka Apartments
1115 NW Northrup StPortland, OR 97209
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Everett Micro Lofts
306-318 NW BroadwayPortland, OR 97209
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Fifth Avenue Court
221 NW 5th AvePortland, OR 97209
20 NW 16th Ave
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Modera Pearl
1481 NW 13th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Honeyman Hardware Lofts
555 NW Park AvePortland, OR 97209
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1440 NW Overton StPortland, OR 97209
327 NW Park Ave
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Enso
1400 NW Marshall StPortland, OR 97209
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Heartline Apartments
1250 NW Kearney StPortland, OR 97209
300 NW 8th Ave
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Pearl, Portland, OR Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pearl?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Pearl Studio Apartments | $1,434 | $500 | $2,770 |
| Pearl 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,958 | $1,042 | $4,500 |
| Pearl 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,063 | $1,297 | $7,950 |
| Pearl 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,506 | $3,099 | $3,913 |
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Cheapest Available Pearl Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pearl area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Helen Swindells Apartments priced from $500. The Yards has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $892. Here are the most affordable Pearl apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Helen Swindells Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $500 |
| The Yards | Second Month FREE! — Studio Available Now! | Studio,1BA | $892 |
| Pearl Court | Studio apartment available - No security deposi... | Studio,1BA | $892 |
| Fifth Avenue Place Apartments | Studio 425 | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Lovejoy Station | 0x1 50% | Studio,1BA | $1,007 |
| Oro Apartments | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Modera Pearl | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,281 |
| DOCK 59 APARTMENTS | Studio G | Studio,1BA | $1,285 |
| The Sutton | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,311 |
| Bridgetown Lofts | Alberta | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pearl, OR
As of May 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pearl area is the $2.03 price per square foot St. John 1x2 B Model at Honeyman Hardware Lofts in the in the Pearl District neighborhood starting from $3,636. The second greatest value Pearl apartment is the A11.1D Model at Reveal Apartments starting at $1,842 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pearl apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Honeyman Hardware Lofts | St. John 1x2 B | 1BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| Reveal Apartments | A11.1D | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Everett Station Lofts | 105 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Crane Flats and Lofts | Loft No. 3 | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
| 327 Northwest Park Avenue, Unit Apartment 3-D | 327 Northwest Park Avenue | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| The Wyatt | 11CLC | Studio ,1BA | $2.66 |
| Enso | Charlotte | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
| Bridgetown Lofts | Lloyd | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
| Fifth Avenue Place Apartments | Studio 425 | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Yards | Second Month FREE! — Studio Available Now! | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pearl Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pearl?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pearl is under $1,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pearl?
The cheapest apartment in Pearl is The Yards which is listed at $1,042, while the average apartment in Pearl costs $3,506.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pearl?
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 25 regular apartments in Pearl that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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