Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sylvan-Highlands Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (179 Rentals)

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MERX Slabtown
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$1,124 - $1,599
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MERX Slabtown

1910 NW Pettygrove StPortland, OR 97209
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Collins Circle
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$1,132 - $1,653
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Collins Circle

1701 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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The Addy
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$1,163 - $2,016
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The Addy

1222 NW 18th AvePortland, OR 97209
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735 St. Clair
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$1,302 - $1,641
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735 St. Clair

735 SW Saint Clair AvePortland, OR 97205
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Q21
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$1,323 - $2,816
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Q21

2112 NW Quimby StPortland, OR 97210
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Sawbuck
$1,342 - $4,141
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Sawbuck

1725 SW Salmon StPortland, OR 97205
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KADO NW
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$1,369 - $10,000
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KADO NW

1378 NW 18th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Westview Terrace
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$1,395 - $1,495
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Westview Terrace

8860 SW Cashmur LnPortland, OR 97225
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Slabtown Flats
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$1,409 - $2,810
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Slabtown Flats

1885 NW Quimby StPortland, OR 97209
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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 Celio Apartments priced from $845. Nob Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Sylvan-Highlands apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Celio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$845
Nob Hill0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 51362Studio,1BA$880
Adelle Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$945
Emmons PlaceSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$949
Stadium StationStudio BStudio,1BA$975
Portland Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
The ZenoStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Uptown Arms & ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Allendale Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
Commons at Sylvan Canyon ApartmentsRidgeStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sylvan-Highlands, OR

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sylvan-Highlands area is the $1.81 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Goose Hollow Townhomes in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Sylvan-Highlands apartment is the 1x1 Model at The Fordham Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.36 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.
Goose Hollow Townhomes2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.81
The Fordham Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.36
Raleigh Pines Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.45
Portland Terrace2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.78
Laurelwood EstatesOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Westview Terrace2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.95
Tempo West Apartments1 BDRM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.00
Allendale Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
Rena Villa1x11BR,1BA$1.97
Edington Court1 Bed A1BR,1BA$1.99

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

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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 Celio Apartments listed at $845.

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 $1,359 at Raleigh Pines Apartments.

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

The best deal on a cheap Sylvan-Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Laurelwood Estates and starts from $1,795.

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