Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Reed Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $300 (176 Rentals)

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Goat Blocks
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$1,275 - $2,687
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Goat Blocks

975 SE 11th AvePortland, OR 97214
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The Dylan
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$1,295 - $3,653
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The Dylan

3883 S Moody AvePortland, OR 97239
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Ella
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$1,299 - $10,000
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Ella

3833 SW Bond AvePortland, OR 97239
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Sanctuary
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$1,345 - $2,772
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Sanctuary

4940 S Landing DrPortland, OR 97239
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The Frankie
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$1,350 - $4,035
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The Frankie

3260 SE Milwaukie AvePortland, OR 97202
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Novus
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$1,425 - $1,699
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Novus

4981 SE Woodstock BlvdPortland, OR 97206
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The Enclave
$1,450 - $2,000
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The Enclave

3636 SE Mall StPortland, OR 97202
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1605 SE Yukon St, Unit B

1605 SE Yukon St
PortlandOR97202

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Reed, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Reed Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Reed area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Studio Pointe Apartments priced from $995. Tabor Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Reed apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Studio Pointe ApartmentsStudio 2Studio,1BA$995
Tabor CommonsMicro Studio-AStudio,1BA$995
Wimbledon Square And GardensSpaldingStudio,1BA$1,014
Brooklyn Flats0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 50384Studio,1BA$1,015
Gray's LandingstudioStudio,1BA$1,018
Hunter's Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,245
Division Street LoftsBurnsideStudio,1BA$1,265
Goat Blocks888: Studio BStudio,1BA$1,275
Moreland CrossingStudio AStudio,1BA$1,295
Tristin Square Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath lg1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reed, OR

As of June 03, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5625 SE Powell Blvd, Unit 56255625 SE Powell Blvd2BR,2BA$1.47
Z_Caritas Sacred Heart VillaStudioStudio ,1BA$0.96
Crown Point Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.27
Ravenbourne Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.59
Ashley Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
Shady Glen ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.70
Hunter's Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.61
5902-5920 SE Milwaukie Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
Shade Tree Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.98
Gray's LandingstudioStudio ,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 $1,295.

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 $7,059.

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 32 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 $385 which is $6,674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Reed.

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