
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $900 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the University Park area of Portland.


Central Chalet Apartments

6924 N Amherst St

Marvel 29

Parkside Commons

Cathedral Village

8007-8015 N Denver Ave

9470 N Alma Ave

7312-7334 N Lancaster Ave

7437 N Saint Louis Ave
University Park, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Park Studio Apartments | $1,324 | $1,000 | $1,450 |
University Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,438 | $1,100 | $1,950 |
University Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,776 | $1,295 | $2,700 |
University Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $1,599 | $1,795 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Park Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available University Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Park area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Kenton Commons priced from $950. Ivanhoe (1 & 2) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Kenton Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Ivanhoe (1 & 2) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
The Bluffs | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Central Chalet Apartments | 1BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Marvel 29 | SA3 - STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, OR
As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $1.73 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Melrose Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value University Park apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Richmond Avenue starting at $1,799 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Melrose Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Richmond Avenue | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Harrison Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath - | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Cimarron Apartments | 1BR1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Central Chalet Apartments | 1BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Overlook Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Greeley Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Ivanhoe (1 & 2) | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
Marvel 29 | SA3 - STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $2.58 |
Kenton Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Park, Portland, OR
Ranked #102
Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the University Park Neighborhood in Portland, OR
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
95 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
43 / 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 University Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Park is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Park?
The cheapest apartment in University Park is Central Chalet Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in University Park costs $3,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Park?
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 4 regular apartments in University Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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