Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,000 (22 Rentals)

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838 SE 38th Ave, Unit 304
$2,250
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 3

838 SE 38th Ave, Unit 304

838 SE 38th AvePortland, OR 97214
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property at 712 SE 42nd Ave

$2,900

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712 SE 42nd Ave

PortlandOR97215
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Paradise Villa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Villa

600-610 SE 39th AvePortland, OR 97214
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3228-3240 SE Morrison St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3228-3240 SE Morrison St

3228-3240 SE Morrison StPortland, 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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Midmont Station
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midmont Station

3334-3336 SE Belmont StPortland, 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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Clay St Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clay St Apartments

3757 SE Clay StPortland, 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. Shortstack Belmont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,303. 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
Shortstack BelmontStudioStudio,1BA$1,303
Midmont Station1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,395
The Hawthorne1x1a1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside, OR

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside area is the $1.95 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at Belmont Dairy Apartments and Lofts in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,352. The second greatest value Sunnyside apartment is the 1x1u Model at The Hawthorne starting at $1,625 with a $2.73 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.
Belmont Dairy Apartments and LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.95
The Hawthorne1x1u1BR,1BA$2.73
Midmont Station1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.24
Shortstack BelmontStudioStudio ,1BA$3.95

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunnyside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunnyside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunnyside is at Belmont Dairy Apartments and Lofts listed at $1,258.

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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