Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sylvan-Highlands Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $467 (164 Rentals)

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The Addy
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$970 - $2,507

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 25

The Addy

1222 NW 18th AvePortland, OR 97209
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The Fredrick
$995 - $1,515

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The Fredrick

3010-3106 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97239
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Fairmount Apartments
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$1,099 - $1,595

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Fairmount Apartments

1920 NW 26th AvePortland, OR 97210
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$1,075 - $1,100
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2066 NW Glisan St

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MERX Slabtown
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$1,134 - $1,624

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MERX Slabtown

1910 NW Pettygrove StPortland, OR 97209
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Manhattan Apartments
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$1,195 - $1,895

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Total Monthly Price$1,195 - $1,895
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Manhattan Apartments

2209 NW Everett StPortland, OR 97210
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Collins Circle
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$1,286 - $2,351

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Collins Circle

1701 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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Tanner Flats
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$1,299 - $4,143

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Tanner Flats

2004 SW Jefferson StPortland, OR 97201
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KADO NW
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$1,300 - $10,000

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KADO NW

1378 NW 18th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Millhouse
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$1,364 - $4,021

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Millhouse

1985-1988 NW Savier StPortland, OR 97209
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735 St. Clair
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$1,383 - $2,938

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735 St. Clair

735 SW Saint Clair AvePortland, OR 97205
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Westview Terrace
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$1,395 - $2,795

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Total Monthly Price$1,395 - $2,795
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Westview Terrace

8860 SW Cashmur LnPortland, OR 97225
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Sawbuck
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$1,415 - $16,509

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Sawbuck

1725 SW Salmon StPortland, OR 97205
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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 PARK REGENT (PAR01) priced from $925. Emmons Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Sylvan-Highlands apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PARK REGENT (PAR01)Studio (281sq ft #103)Studio,1BA$925
Emmons PlaceSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$949
Tiller TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$950
Stadium StationStudio BStudio,1BA$975
782 - Topanga ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Edington CourtStudio AStudio,1BA$1,000
Portland Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
The Benson Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,050
Commons at Sylvan Highlands ApartmentsBastiaStudio,1BA$1,055
The ThorntonWildwoodStudio,1BA$1,059

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sylvan-Highlands, OR

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sylvan-Highlands area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2169 NW Irving St Model at 2169 NW Irving St, Unit #10 in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Sylvan-Highlands apartment is the 4BR/2.5BA Model at Grace Townhome starting at $2,350 with a $1.27 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.
2169 NW Irving St, Unit #102169 NW Irving St2BR,1BA$1.00
Grace Townhome4BR/2.5BA4BR,2.5BA$1.27
White Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.81
Shannon Court2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.68
NWIP01--*2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.83
Laurelwood EstatesTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
56 Commons ApartmentsPhase I - 1x11BR,1BA$1.55
Montclair TerraceB1A - Zonder2BR,1BA$1.85
Portland Terrace1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.89
Cambridge TrinityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sylvan-Highlands, Portland, OR

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Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sylvan-Highlands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sylvan-Highlands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sylvan-Highlands is at PARK REGENT (PAR01) listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sylvan-Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sylvan-Highlands Apartment is $1,050 at The Benson Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sylvan-Highlands Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sylvan-Highlands is starting from $1,395 at Laurelwood Estates.

What is the most affordable Sylvan-Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sylvan-Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Montclair Terrace and starts from $2,150.

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