Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sabin Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (204 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Sabin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sabin area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Modern Rich Apartments priced from $649. Zeal Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Sabin apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$649
Zeal LoftsStudio 1Studio,1BA$795
Margaret Carter PlazaOne Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit1BR,1BA$848
Maya Angelou2 Bedroon 1 Bath2BR,1BA$878
Koz on KillingsworthStudioStudio,1BA$909
Kimberly Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
LuceraStudioStudio,1BA$995
The Village Coliving Community1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Emmons PlaceSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$999
Midtown East0x1 100Studio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sabin, OR

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sabin area is the $1.78 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at 1607 Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Sabin apartment is the 2x1.5 Townhouse Model at Frazer Park Apartments starting at $1,645 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sabin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1607 Apartments2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.78
Frazer Park Apartments2x1.5 Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.81
Orlo2/12BR,1BA$1.61
Midtown East1x1_r1001BR,1BA$1.48
Cully Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.54
Hank Reardon PlazaTownhouse Loft1BR,1BA$1.63
Maya Angelou1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.49
Margaret Carter PlazaOne Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit1BR,1BA$1.47
L Roy GardensOne Bedroom One Bathroom HUD Unit1BR,1BA$1.80
Kimberly Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sabin, Portland, OR

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, 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 the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Sabin Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

96 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sabin Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sabin?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sabin is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sabin?

The cheapest apartment in Sabin is Margaret Carter Plaza which is listed at $848, while the average apartment in Sabin costs $4,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sabin?

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 53 regular apartments in Sabin 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 Sabin?

Cheap apartments in Sabin have an average cost of $190 which is $4,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sabin.

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