Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (130 Rentals)

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Uptown Portland, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Portland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Portland area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Chesterbury Apartments priced from $950. Koz on NW 16th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $989. Here are the most affordable Uptown Portland apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chesterbury Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$950
Koz on NW 16thStudio MStudio,1BA$989
Emmons PlaceSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$999
Uptown Arms & ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Derby SlabtownStudio-SStudio,1BA$1,015
The ThorntonWildwoodStudio,1BA$1,050
MERX SlabtownStudio BStudio,1BA$1,085
Twenty 65 ApartmentsOne Bedroom -Larger1BR,1BA$1,100
Tiller TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
RivageS1Studio,1BA$1,119

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Portland, OR

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Portland area is the $1.04 price per square foot 718 NW 21st Ave Model at 718 NW 21st Ave, Unit B in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Uptown Portland apartment is the 2 Bed Model at Nob Hill Court Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Portland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
718 NW 21st Ave, Unit B718 NW 21st Ave3BR,1BA$1.04
Nob Hill Court Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$2.06
Bridgetown LoftsFremont1BR,1BA$2.29
Manhattan ApartmentsLower Manhattan -Large1BR,1BA$2.08
735St. ClairA41BR,1BA$2.16
Westover Tower1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.22
Metropolitan ApartmentsStudio InStudio ,1BA$2.26
The Hartford1x11BR,1BA$2.08
Allendale Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.16
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Portland, Portland, OR

Ranked #21

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Oregon and customized analysis for Central Portland. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Uptown Portland Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Uptown Portland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown Portland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown Portland is under $1,119.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Portland?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Portland is Twenty 65 Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Uptown Portland costs $7,665.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown Portland?

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 22 regular apartments in Uptown Portland 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 Uptown Portland?

Cheap apartments in Uptown Portland have an average cost of $261 which is $7,404 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Portland.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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