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3418-3418 S Kelly Ave, Unit 3414
3418-3418 S Kelly AvePortland, OR 97239
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Waterfront Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,000 (21 Rentals)
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The Vera
2045 SW River PkyPortland, OR 97201
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Gray's Landing
0650 S Lowell StPortland, OR 97239
3736 S Kelly Ave
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3717 S Corbett Ave
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$1,514 - $2,2721 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Osprey
3750 S River PkyPortland, OR 97239
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The Dylan
3883 S Moody AvePortland, OR 97239
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$1,530 - $2,1851 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 15
The Matisse
677 S Lowell StPortland, OR 97239
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Corbett Heights Apartments
SW Corbett AvePortland, OR 97239
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$1,699 - $1,909
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$1,325 - $2,999
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The Douglas
1811 SW River DrPortland, OR 97201
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$1,706 - $2,2511 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Griffis South Waterfront
650 S Gaines StPortland, OR 97239
3601 S River Pkwy
PortlandOR97239
3601 S River Pkwy
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The Ardea Apartments
3720 SW Bond AvePortland, OR 97239
110 S Curry St
PortlandOR97239
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Water Meade Apartments
103 S Meade StPortland, OR 97201
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The Emery Apartments
3155 S Moody AvePortland, OR 97239
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The Olivia
3850 S Bond AvePortland, OR 97239
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Willamette Tower
3820 S River PkyPortland, OR 97267
3570 S River Pkwy
PortlandOR97239
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.
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South Waterfront, Portland, OR Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Waterfront Studio Apartments | $1,404 | $470 | $2,056 |
South Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $1,000 | $3,009 |
| South Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,597 | $1,264 | $7,180 |
| South Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,843 | $1,458 | $2,999 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Waterfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Waterfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Waterfront is under $1,998.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in South Waterfront is Gray's Landing which is listed at $1,102, while the average apartment in South Waterfront costs $2,435.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Waterfront?
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 50 regular apartments in South Waterfront 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 Waterfront?
Cheap apartments in South Waterfront have an average cost of $518 which is $1,917 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Waterfront.
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