Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pleasant Valley Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (6 Rentals)

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Leander Court
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Leander Court

4620 SE 122nd AvePortland, OR 97236
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Townhouse Villa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Townhouse Villa

4300-4344 SE 122nd AvePortland, OR 97236
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Foster Meadows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Foster Meadows

12509 SE Foster RdPortland, OR 97236

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Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pleasant Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pleasant Valley area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Powellhurst Place priced from $1,285. Trailside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Pleasant Valley apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Powellhurst Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,285
Trailside1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
The Jamico2x12BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Valley, OR

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Valley area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2x2 Classic Model at Township Eastside in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,470. The second greatest value Pleasant Valley apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Model at Foothills Apartments starting at $1,545 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the East Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pleasant Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Township Eastside2x2 Classic2BR,2BA$1.48
Foothills Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.57
Powell Court2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.62
Gilhurst Apartments2x2 950 SF2BR,2BA$1.83
Trailside1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
The Jamico2x12BR,1BA$1.72
Images Highland Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.93
Powellhurst Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pleasant Valley, Portland, OR

Ranked #125

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Pleasant Valley Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pleasant Valley Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pleasant Valley?

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 Pleasant Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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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