Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,000 (38 Rentals)

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838 SE 38th Ave, Unit 304
$2,175
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 19

838 SE 38th Ave, Unit 304

838 SE 38th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Hawthorne 44
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne 44

1510 SE 44th AvePortland, OR 97215
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1122 SE 29th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1122 SE 29th Ave

1122 SE 29th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Belvedere Pointe
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Belvedere Pointe

2829 SE Belmont StPortland, OR 97214

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3059 SE Alder Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3059 SE Alder Ct

3059 SE Alder CtPortland, OR 97214
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821 SE 29th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

821 SE 29th Ave

821 SE 29th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Madison Court
Studio Apartments

Madison Court

1402-1420 SE 28th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Court Apartments
Studio Apartments

Court Apartments

1022-1040 SE 29th AvePortland, OR 97214

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3225 SE Alder Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3225 SE Alder Ct

3225 SE Alder CtPortland, OR 97214
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3215 SE Alder Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

3215 SE Alder Ct

3215 SE Alder CtPortland, OR 97214
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Andora Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andora Apartments

409-419 SE 30th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Clay St Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clay St Apartments

3757 SE Clay StPortland, OR 97214
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Paradise Villa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Villa

600-610 SE 39th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Eastside 101
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastside 101

700 SE Cesar E Chavez BlvdPortland, OR 97214

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Boston House East
Studio Apartments

Boston House East

1245 SE 49th AvePortland, OR 97215
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The Laurelwood
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Laurelwood

2943 SE Alder StPortland, OR 97214
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The Glenn
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Glenn

3268 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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28th Ave Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

28th Ave Terrace

525 SE 28th AvePortland, OR 97214
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The Belmont West
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Belmont West

3811 SE Belmont StPortland, OR 97214
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Hawthorne 41
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne 41

1525 SE 41st AvePortland, OR 97214
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Pacific Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Court

1535 SE 29thPortland, OR 97214

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Weatherford Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Weatherford Terrace

2905-2913 SE Washington StPortland, OR 97214
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Ashley Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashley Court

1212-1230 SE Cesar E Chavez BlvdPortland, OR 97214

Cheapest Available Sunnyside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunnyside area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Belmont Dairy Apartments and Lofts priced from $1,258. 830-848 SE 42nd Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Sunnyside apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont Dairy Apartments and LoftsStudio LoftStudio,1BA$1,258
830-848 SE 42nd Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,495
The Hawthorne1x1u1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside, OR

As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside area is the $1.76 price per square foot 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 830-848 SE 42nd Ave in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Sunnyside apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Belmont Dairy Apartments and Lofts starting at $1,352 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunnyside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
830-848 SE 42nd Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.76
Belmont Dairy Apartments and LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
3403 SE Madison St, Unit #34033403 SE Madison St1BR,1BA$2.87
The Hawthorne1x1u1BR,1BA$2.56

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunnyside Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyside Apartment is $1,352 at Belmont Dairy Apartments and Lofts.

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