Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rockwood Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (3 Rentals)

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockwood, OR

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rockwood area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at East Park Place Apartments in the in the Wilkes neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Rockwood apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Maple Meadows-cozy 2 bedrooms in SE Portla starting at $1,499 with a $1.50 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.
East Park Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Maple Meadows-cozy 2 bedrooms in SE Portla2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.50
Queens Commons2x12BR,1BA$1.52
Villa 162 Apartments2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Evergreen Meadows2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
Hidden Villa2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.59
Green Tree Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.60
Glen East Apartments2BD/1BTH2BR,1BA$1.69
Parkside Manor2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.58
Eastwood2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.63

Getting Around the Rockwood Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockwood Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rockwood?

The cheapest apartment in Rockwood is Terracina Vista which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Rockwood costs $2,447.

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 40 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 $1,332 which is $1,115 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rockwood.

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