Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (124 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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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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$1,299 - $1,617
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735 St. Clair

735 SW Saint Clair AvePortland, 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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Millhouse
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$1,444 - $4,215
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Millhouse

1985-1988 NW Savier StPortland, OR 97209
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Akoya
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$1,456 - $10,000
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Akoya

1430 NW Hoyt StPortland, OR 97209
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Savier Street Flats
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$1,509 - $3,667
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Savier Street Flats

2270 NW Savier StPortland, OR 97210
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LL Hawkins
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$1,517 - $4,447
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LL Hawkins

1515 NW 21st AvePortland, OR 97210
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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 Nob Hill priced from $880. Edington Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Uptown Portland apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nob Hill0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 51362Studio,1BA$880
Edington Court0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$900
Adelle Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$945
Emmons PlaceSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$949
Midtown West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Derby SlabtownStudio-S MULTEStudio,1BA$999
Koz on NW 16thStudio MStudio,1BA$999
Uptown Arms & ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Maurice Dear ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,020
The ThorntonWildwoodStudio,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Portland, OR

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Portland area is the $1.36 price per square foot 1x1 Model at The Fordham Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Uptown Portland apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 1607 Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.79 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.
The Fordham Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.36
1607 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.79
735 St. ClairA41BR,1BA$2.09
Worthington1BR (622sq ft '09s)1BR,1BA$2.13
Allendale Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
Rena Villa1x11BR,1BA$1.97
Edington Court1 Bed A1BR,1BA$1.99
Winona Apartments!0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.19
The Victorian Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.02
Adelle Apartments0x1Studio ,1BA$2.09

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Portland area. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today

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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.

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 $1,045.

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

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Portland is The Benson Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Uptown Portland costs $11,251.

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 13 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 $196 which is $11,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Portland.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Chad Deitchley

As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon, I’d like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Chad, and I come to the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team after living in Portland for decades.

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

Written by: Chad Deitchley

Hello! My name is Chad, and I joined the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team as a Local Expert after living in Portland, Oregon, for more than 20 years. I have a deep love for this charming and vibrant city.

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The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs

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Let me introduce myself as your ApartmentHomeLiving Local Expert for Portland, Oregon. I’m Chad, and I can attest firsthand to the vibrant and funky nature of this one-of-a-kind city.

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Written by: Chad Deitchley

Hello! My name is Chad, and I am your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon. After living in this one-of-a-kind city for more than 20 years, I have seen it change in many exciting ways.

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