
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Reed Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $300 (162 Rentals)
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1730 SE 35th Pl

5515 SE 18th Ave

1936 SE Insley St

3937 SE 62nd Ave

Hazel Ying Lee Apartments

Tabor Commons

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Studio Pointe Apartments

4054 SE Holgate Blvd

Gray's Landing
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Kern Lofts

6910 SE Pardee St

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Brooklyn Flats

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Novus

Sellwood Apartments

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5130 SE Foster Rd, Unit 5124

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The Dylan
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Powell Gardens Apartments

5804 SE Milwaukie Ave

1280 SE Nehalem St

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Goat Blocks

3027 SE 20th Ave, Unit 3027

The Matisse

1475 SE 15th Ave

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Ella

SE 11th & Tenino Apartments

BD52
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3025 SE 20th Ave, Unit 3025

1280 SE Nehalem St, Unit 301

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5320 SE Schiller Street, Unit 3

Moreland Place Apartments

Rothko Residences

The Marilyn

54 Woodstock

1650 SE Harold St

Holm at Sellwood
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Sunshine Portland

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The Enclave

7959 SE 64th Ave

Meetinghouse

1725 SE Spokane St

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Sanctuary

3329 SE Kelly St

The Morgan

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The Frankie

The Hawthorne
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Reed, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Reed?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Studio Apartments | $1,358 | $875 | $2,250 |
| Reed 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $1,000 | $3,009 |
| Reed 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,441 | $1,290 | $7,180 |
| Reed 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,646 | $1,845 | $7,123 |
| Reed 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,771 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 162 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Reed Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Reed Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Reed area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Tabor Commons priced from $995. Gray's Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,018. Here are the most affordable Reed apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Commons | Micro Studio-A | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Gray's Landing | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,018 |
| Wimbledon Square And Gardens | Windermere | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| Brookland | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,219 |
| Brooklyn Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 50396 | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| The Lenox | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,273 |
| Powell Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Tristin Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath lg | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Goat Blocks | 888: Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reed, OR
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Reed area is the $1.47 price per square foot 5625 SE Powell Blvd Model at 5625 SE Powell Blvd, Unit 5625 in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Reed apartment is the Studio Model at Z_Caritas Sacred Heart Villa starting at $1,438 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Reed apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5625 SE Powell Blvd, Unit 5625 | 5625 SE Powell Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Z_Caritas Sacred Heart Villa | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.96 |
| Crown Point Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Garden Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Ashley Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Shade Tree Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Tristin Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath lg | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Matisse | 01F1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
| Creston Villa | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Gray's Landing | studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Reed Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Reed?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Reed is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Reed?
The cheapest apartment in Reed is Gray's Landing which is listed at $1,102, while the average apartment in Reed costs $13,104.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Reed?
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 51 regular apartments in Reed 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 Reed?
Cheap apartments in Reed have an average cost of $400 which is $12,704 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Reed.
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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
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Hello! My name is Chad, and I joined the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team as a Local Expert after living in Portland, Oregon, for more than 20 years. I have a deep love for this charming and vibrant city.

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