Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rockwood Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (65 Rentals)

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Sunset Station Apartments
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$1,500 - $1,525
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$1,455 - $1,480
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$1,500 - $1,525
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1

Sunset Station Apartments

17704-17736 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97230
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Rockwood Landing
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rockwood Landing

19045 SE Yamhill StPortland, OR 97233

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Rosewood Plaza
Studio Apartments

Rosewood Plaza

18173 NE Couch StPortland, OR 97230
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Burnside Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnside Manor

18411 SE Burnside StPortland, OR 97233
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Evergreen Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Gardens

19201-19213 SE Yamhill StPortland, OR 97233
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1200 SE 162nd Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1200 SE 162nd Ave

1200 SE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97233
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Kimberly Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kimberly Court

16845-16923 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97230
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Grant View Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grant View Court

820 SE 190th AvePortland, OR 97233
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Cedar Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Manor

746 SE 187th AvePortland, OR 97233
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Cavalier Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cavalier Townhomes

222 NE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97230
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Taylene Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylene Court

809-823 SE 187th AvePortland, OR 97233
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Rockwood Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rockwood Station

19100 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97233
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Beavercrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beavercrest

166 NE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97230
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Green Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Green Tree Apartments

100 NE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97230
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Rogers Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rogers Plaza

615 SE 187th AvePortland, OR 97233
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AVIVA Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

AVIVA Apartments

18604-18688 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97233
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Fircrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fircrest

803 SE 187th AvePortland, OR 97233
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Del Ray Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Del Ray Apartments

221 NE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97230
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Hidden Villa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Villa

618 SE 187th AvePortland, OR 97233
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Rosewood Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewood Park

16836 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97233
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East Stark Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Stark Apartments

17010 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97233
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Cheapest Available Rockwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rockwood area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Rockwood Village Apartments priced from $995. Alder Royal Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Rockwood apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockwood Village Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$995
Alder Royal Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100
The Nash1 x 11BR,1BA$1,150
Windsor Manor Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath sm2BR,1BA$1,150
Stark Street Station1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,175
Terracina VistaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,210
Arbor Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225
Glen East Apartments2BD/1BTH2BR,1BA$1,275
Villa 162 Apartments2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,295
Beavercrest2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockwood, OR

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockwood area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3 Bedroom x 2 Bathroom Model at Rockwood Village Apartments in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Rockwood apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Terracina Vista starting at $1,440 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the East Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rockwood Village Apartments3 Bedroom x 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.24
Terracina VistaThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.29
East Park Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Villa 162 Apartments2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Rosewood Park2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.53
Windsor Manor Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath sm2BR,1BA$1.35
Hidden Villa2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.59
Fircrest2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.59
Green Tree Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.54
Carrington Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.55

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockwood Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rockwood?

The cheapest apartment in Rockwood is The Nash which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Rockwood costs $1,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rockwood?

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 12 regular apartments in Rockwood 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 Rockwood?

Cheap apartments in Rockwood have an average cost of $913 which is $1,082 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rockwood.

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