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Helen Swindells Building
2-16 NW BroadwayPortland, OR 97209
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pearl Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (33 Rentals)
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Pearl Court
920 NW Kearney StPortland, OR 97209
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The Yards
945 NW Naito PkyPortland, OR 97209
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Fifth Avenue Place Apartments
314 NW 5th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Lovejoy Station
1040 NW 10th AvePortland, OR 97209
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The Ramona
1550 NW 14th AvePortland, OR 97209
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DOCK 59 APARTMENTS
1315 NW Johnson StPortland, OR 97209
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mResidences Portland Pearl District
1155 NW Everett StPortland, OR 97209
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Bridgetown Lofts
1850 NW Front AvePortland, OR 97209
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Oro Apartments
1470 NW Overton StPortland, OR 97209
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Couch9
135 NW 9th AvePortland, OR 97209
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The Rodney
1470 NW Glisan StPortland, OR 97209
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1430 NW Pettygrove St
1430 NW Pettygrove StPortland, OR 97209
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Amara
15 NW Park AvePortland, OR 97209
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1430 NW Pettygrove St
1430 NW Pettygrove StPortland, OR 97209
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1430 NW Pettygrove St
1430 NW Pettygrove StPortland, OR 97209
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1430 NW Pettygrove St
1430 NW Pettygrove StPortland, OR 97209
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1430 NW Pettygrove St
1430 NW Pettygrove StPortland, OR 97209
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1430 NW Pettygrove St
1430 NW Pettygrove StPortland, OR 97209
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1430 NW Pettygrove St
1430 NW Pettygrove StPortland, OR 97209
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1430 NW Pettygrove St
1430 NW Pettygrove 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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Gossamer
255 NW 10th AvePortland, OR 97209
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327 NW Park Ave, Unit 1C
327 NW Park Ave
PortlandOR97209
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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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Studio Apartments | $1,399 | $500 | $2,700 |
| Pearl 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $1,042 | $4,999 |
| Pearl 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,937 | $1,297 | $7,875 |
| Pearl 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,019 | $1,619 | $2,750 |
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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 Building priced from $500. Pearl Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $789. 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 Building | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $500 |
| Pearl Court | Studio - D | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| The Yards | 2nd month free rent — Studio Available Now! | Studio,1BA | $892 |
| Everett Micro Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Fifth Avenue Place Apartments | Studio 425 | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Lovejoy Station | 0x1 50% | Studio,1BA | $1,007 |
| DOCK 59 APARTMENTS | Studio G | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| mResidences Portland Pearl District | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Modera Pearl | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,335 |
| Oro Apartments | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pearl, OR
As of March 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pearl area is the $2.05 price per square foot St. John 1x2 B Model at Honeyman Hardware Lofts in the in the Pearl District neighborhood starting from $3,684. The second greatest value Pearl apartment is the A11.1D Model at Reveal Apartments starting at $2,456 with a $2.64 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 | $2.05 |
| Reveal Apartments | A11.1D | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Burlington Tower | F | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 327 Northwest Park Avenue, Unit Apartment 3-D | 327 Northwest Park Avenue | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Bridgetown Lofts | St.Johns | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Modera Pearl | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Crane Flats and Lofts | Loft No. 5 | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
| Fifth Avenue Place Apartments | Studio 425 | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Yards | 2nd month free rent — Studio Available Now! | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
| Pearl Court | Studio - A | Studio ,1BA | $2.48 |
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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 $1,350.
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 $2,648.
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 26 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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