Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sumner Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (68 Rentals)

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Villa de Clara Vista
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Villa de Clara Vista

6706 Ne Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97218
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Villas de Mariposas
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Villas de Mariposas

5020 NE Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97218
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Los Jardines de la Paz
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Los Jardines de la Paz

5530 NE 60th AvePortland, OR 97218
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The Alicia Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Alicia Apartments

10304-10308 NE Wygant StPortland, OR 97220
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Villa de Suenos
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Villa de Suenos

6444-6518 NE Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97218
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Vista Aero
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Aero

6840 NE Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97218
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Vista de Rosas
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Vista de Rosas

6939 NE Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97218
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Parkrose Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkrose Terrace

10235 NE Prescott StPortland, OR 97220
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Clara Vista Townhomes
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Clara Vista Townhomes

5315-5335 NE Cully BlvdPortland, OR 97218
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The Squire
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Squire

10315-10339 NE Fremont StPortland, OR 97220
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Edgemont Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgemont Apartments

11181-11211 NE Weidler StPortland, OR 97220
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The Nick Fish
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Nick Fish

10550 NE Halsey StPortland, OR 97220
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Charay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charay Apartments

5050 NE Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97218
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Weidler Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Weidler Plaza

10711-10751 NE Weidler StPortland, OR 97220
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Rose City Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rose City Flats

2351 NE 51st AvePortland, OR 97213
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61st & Halsey
1 Bedroom Apartments

61st & Halsey

1501-1517 NE 61st AvePortland, OR 97213

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Collins Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Collins Court

1505 64th AvePortland, OR 97213
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Plaza de Cedro
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza de Cedro

10801-10805 NE Fremont StPortland, OR 97220
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Weidler East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Weidler East

10615 NE Weidler StPortland, OR 97220
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The Astoria
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Astoria

1913 NE 73rd AvePortland, OR 97213

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Sumner, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sumner Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sumner area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Society 62 priced from $795. Madison at Parkrose has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Sumner apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 62Private Room w/Bath1BR,1BA$795
Madison at Parkrose108th - The MadisonStudio,1BA$900
Edgemont ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
Villa de Clara Vista2 Bedroom 1 Bath PBV 50% AMI2BR,1BA$1,097
Sandy Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,149
61st & Halsey1x11BR,1BA$1,195
The Ellington Apartments2x1 U2BR,1BA$1,199
Heights at Columbia Knoll Senior Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Rose City Center Apartments - 55 and Over#4071BR,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sumner, OR

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sumner area is the $1.20 price per square foot 4 Bed 2 Bath PBV 60% MTSP Rent Limit Model at Clara Vista Townhomes in the in the Cully neighborhood starting from $1,696. The second greatest value Sumner apartment is the 12815 NE Fremont St Model at 12815 NE Fremont St, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the East Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sumner apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clara Vista Townhomes4 Bed 2 Bath PBV 60% MTSP Rent Limit4BR,2BA$1.20
12815 NE Fremont St, Unit 112815 NE Fremont St3BR,2BA$1.57
Wygant Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.95
Beverly Grove Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.61
Hidden Oaks ApartmentsWillamette2BR,1BA$1.68
The Ellington Apartments2x1 D2BR,1BA$1.45
Villa de Clara Vista2 Bedroom 1 Bath PBV 50% AMI2BR,1BA$1.62
Sandy Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.70
Heights at Columbia Knoll Senior Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
61st & Halsey1x11BR,1BA$1.80

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

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Portland area. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sumner Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sumner?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sumner is under $1,345.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sumner?

The cheapest apartment in Sumner is Society 62 which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Sumner costs $1,936.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sumner?

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 5 regular apartments in Sumner 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 Sumner?

Cheap apartments in Sumner have an average cost of $392 which is $1,544 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sumner.

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