Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richmond Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $900 (8 Rentals)

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Oliver Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oliver Apartments

4330 SE Division StPortland, OR 97206
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Creston Villa
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Creston Villa

3608 SE 40th AvePortland, OR 97202

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Richmond, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Richmond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Richmond area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Hazel Ying Lee Apartments priced from $950. The Margot has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Richmond apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hazel Ying Lee ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
The Margot2919 SE Division Street - 402Studio,1BA$1,250
The Fifty at DivisionSt. JohnsStudio,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond, OR

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richmond area is the $2.28 price per square foot 1 Bedroom - 788 sq. ft. Model at Hawthorne 44 in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Richmond apartment is the 2x1 Model at Moreland Place Apartments starting at $1,399 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richmond apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hawthorne 441 Bedroom - 788 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$2.28
Moreland Place Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.90
Theory 33Floor Plan Type: U1BR,1BA$2.58
Artisan Apartments0x1BStudio ,1BA$2.85
Sunshine PortlandStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.68
Tabor View LoftsLaurelhurstStudio ,1BA$2.92
Division Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.22
The Fifty at DivisionSt. JohnsStudio ,1BA$2.85
Division Street LoftsMorrisonStudio ,1BA$2.96
Hazel Ying Lee ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Richmond, Portland, OR

Ranked #97

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Oregon, including Portland. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Richmond Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richmond Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Richmond?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richmond is under $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richmond?

The cheapest apartment in Richmond is Sunshine Portland which is listed at $1,399, while the average apartment in Richmond costs $2,299.

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