Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Eliot Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (431 Rentals)

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South Eliot, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Eliot Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Eliot area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Hamilton West priced from $757. Regency Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable South Eliot apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hamilton WestHamilton West: Your Urban Oasis in PortlandStudio,1BA$757
Regency ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$785
5th Avenue Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Zeal LoftsStudio 1Studio,1BA$795
Albina Plaza0 Bedroom 1 BathStudio,1BA$856
The Outpost Coliving Community1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Maya Angelou1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$885
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Terrace CourtStudioStudio,1BA$895
The Yards at Union StationSTUDIO BStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Eliot, OR

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Eliot area is the $1.04 price per square foot 718 NW 21st Ave Model at 718 NW 21st Ave, Unit B in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value South Eliot apartment is the 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at 1607 Apartments starting at $2,050 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Eliot apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
718 NW 21st Ave, Unit B718 NW 21st Ave3BR,1BA$1.04
1607 Apartments2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.66
Portland Terrace2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.62
L Roy GardensTwo Bedroom One Bathroom HUD Unit2BR,1BA$1.56
Pine Cone Apartments1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1.62
Westfal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Albina Plaza0 Bedroom 1 BathStudio ,1BA$1.43
Maya Angelou1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.49
Dawson Park Apartments1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1.62
5th Avenue Place ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67

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A Local Experts Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Eliot, Portland, OR

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Portland. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the South Eliot Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

75 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Eliot Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Eliot?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Eliot is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Eliot?

The cheapest apartment in South Eliot is The Outpost Coliving Community which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in South Eliot costs $12,006.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Eliot?

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 179 regular apartments in South Eliot 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 South Eliot?

Cheap apartments in South Eliot have an average cost of $226 which is $11,780 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Eliot.

Expert Rental Resources

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