
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (53 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Powellhurst-Gilbert area of Portland.


The Canopy Apartments at Powell

Berry Ranch Apartments

Douglas Square

5660 SE 125th Ave

White Willow Apartments

9626 SE Foster Rd

Tabor Pointe Apartments

MF 17 - SE Woodward

Powellhurst Place
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hamar03

Garden Park Estates

2639-2639 SE 119th Ave, Unit 2639

2639-2639 SE 119th Ave

Oliver Station Apartments

The Buckley at Lents

Parkland Apartments

2211 SE 96th Dr

Schiller Way

Lents 2000
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Crescent Court

Hathaway Apartments

Lents Village

Hidden Court Apartments

3259 SE 87th Ave

5840 SE 89th

Glenwood Apartments

EastPoint

Powell Court Villa
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Orchards of 82nd

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Townhouse Villa

Woodstock Crossing Apartments

2629 SE 145th Ave

2633 SE 145th Ave

Woody Guthrie Place

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2607 SE 101st Ave

2645 SE 145th Ave

81 Powell

Sunshine Meadows

NAYA Generations

Brittany Place

3548 SE 119th St

2601 SE 111th Ave
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Powellhurst-Gilbert, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Powellhurst-Gilbert?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powellhurst-Gilbert Studio Apartments | $1,218 | $1,100 | $1,375 |
| Powellhurst-Gilbert 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $995 | $2,500 |
| Powellhurst-Gilbert 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $1,150 | $1,695 |
| Powellhurst-Gilbert 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,471 | $2,695 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Powellhurst-Gilbert Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Powellhurst-Gilbert area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Crescent Court priced from $950. Douglas Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Powellhurst-Gilbert apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Douglas Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Rockridge Gardens Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Hidden Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Woody Guthrie Place | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Tabor Pointe Apartments | Studio Type A (W/D) | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| MF 17 - SE Woodward | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Powellhurst Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,218 |
| hamar03 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Sunshine Meadows | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powellhurst-Gilbert, OR
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Powellhurst-Gilbert area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2x1.5 Model at Garden Villa in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Powellhurst-Gilbert apartment is the 2 Bedroom Home Model at Oliver Station Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Powellhurst-Gilbert apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Villa | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Oliver Station Apartments | 2 Bedroom Home | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Garden Park Estates | 2 Bedroom - 1.5 bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| Parkland Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Meadowlark | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| hamar03 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Peyton Plaza | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Schiller Way | 2x1- 60% LIHTC | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Sunshine Meadows | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Rockridge Gardens Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Powellhurst-Gilbert Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Powellhurst-Gilbert?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Powellhurst-Gilbert is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Powellhurst-Gilbert?
The cheapest apartment in Powellhurst-Gilbert is Douglas Square which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Powellhurst-Gilbert costs $1,597.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Powellhurst-Gilbert?
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 13 regular apartments in Powellhurst-Gilbert 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 Powellhurst-Gilbert?
Cheap apartments in Powellhurst-Gilbert have an average cost of $371 which is $1,226 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Powellhurst-Gilbert.
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