
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Piedmont Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (6 Rentals)
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Zeal Lofts

6906 N Vancouver Ave
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Kentonwood Dimensions

505 Dekum Apartments
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Piedmont, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Piedmont?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Piedmont Studio Apartments | $1,099 | $795 | $2,244 |
Piedmont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $745 | $2,584 |
Piedmont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $1,595 | $4,287 |
Piedmont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $1,760 | $2,795 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Piedmont Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Piedmont Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Piedmont area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Zeal Lofts priced from $795. 330 Dekum Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Piedmont apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Zeal Lofts | Studio 2 | Studio,1BA | $795 |
330 Dekum Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Kentonwood Dimensions | Studio Unit Rent and Income Restricted at 60% MFI | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, OR
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Piedmont area is the $1.84 price per square foot Standard Model at Vancouver Townhouses in the in the Northeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Piedmont apartment is the Townhouse Loft Model at Hank Reardon Plaza starting at $1,250 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Cully neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Piedmont apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Vancouver Townhouses | Standard | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.84 |
Hank Reardon Plaza | Townhouse Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Northpointe | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $2.72 |
Overlook Park Flats | 1x1 B1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
505 Dekum Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.48 |
330 Dekum Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.77 |
Zeal Lofts | Studio 3 | Studio ,1BA | $3.49 |
Kentonwood Dimensions | Studio Unit Rent and Income Restricted at 60% MFI | Studio ,1BA | $4.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePiedmont, Portland, OR
Ranked #138
Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Piedmont Neighborhood in Portland, OR
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
95 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
55 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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 Piedmont Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Piedmont?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Piedmont is under $2,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Piedmont?
The cheapest apartment in Piedmont is Hank Reardon Plaza which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Piedmont costs $2,795.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Piedmont?
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 5 regular apartments in Piedmont 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 Piedmont?
Cheap apartments in Piedmont have an average cost of $221 which is $2,574 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Piedmont.
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