Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sylvan-Highlands Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (144 Rentals)

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Sylvan-Highlands, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sylvan-Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sylvan-Highlands area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Katherine Apartments priced from $850. Allendale Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Sylvan-Highlands apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Katherine Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Allendale Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Tiller TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Stadium StationStudio BStudio,1BA$900
Edington CourtStudio AStudio,1BA$925
Commons at Sylvan Highlands ApartmentsCambriaStudio,1BA$950
The Benson Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$950
Chesterbury Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$950
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Adelle Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sylvan-Highlands, OR

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sylvan-Highlands area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2274 NW Irving St Model at 2274 NW Irving St, Unit 2276 NW Irving in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Sylvan-Highlands apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at 6960 SW Canyon Rd starting at $2,700 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sylvan-Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2274 NW Irving St, Unit 2276 NW Irving2274 NW Irving St3BR,1BA$1.46
6960 SW Canyon RdThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.84
Tempo West Apartments3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom + 2, .5 Bathroom - Renovated3BR,1.5BA$1.75
Raleigh Heightsour renovation 2 bedroom downstairs with NO out...2BR,1BA$1.82
Goose Hollow PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.66
Montclair TerraceB1A2BR,1BA$1.86
LAURELWOOD ESTATESOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1.77
Hillcrest style2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.88
Allendale Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.83
Uptown ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sylvan-Highlands, Portland, OR

Ranked #21

Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Portland, OR. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Sylvan-Highlands Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Sylvan-Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sylvan-Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sylvan-Highlands is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sylvan-Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Sylvan-Highlands is The Benson Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Sylvan-Highlands costs $5,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sylvan-Highlands?

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 20 regular apartments in Sylvan-Highlands 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 Sylvan-Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Sylvan-Highlands have an average cost of $120 which is $5,875 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sylvan-Highlands.

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