Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (134 Rentals)

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Fairmount Apartments
$1,019 - $1,895
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Fairmount Apartments

1920 NW 26th AvePortland, OR 97210
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The Addy
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$1,043 - $2,173
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The Addy

1222 NW 18th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Manhattan Apartments
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$1,195 - $1,895
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Manhattan Apartments

2209 NW Everett StPortland, OR 97210
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Oro Apartments
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$1,199 - $1,613
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Oro Apartments

1470 NW Overton StPortland, OR 97209
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MERX Slabtown
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$1,224 - $1,625
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MERX Slabtown

1910 NW Pettygrove StPortland, OR 97209
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Uptown NW Collection
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$1,286 - $2,040
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Uptown NW Collection

2240-2250 NW Lovejoy StPortland, OR 97210
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2242 NW Irving St
$1,300 - $1,400
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2242 NW Irving St

2242 NW Irving StPortland, OR 97210
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KADO NW
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$1,324 - $10,000
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KADO NW

1378 NW 18th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Q21
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$1,339 - $3,383
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Q21

2112 NW Quimby StPortland, OR 97210
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Savier Street Flats
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$1,341 - $3,782
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Savier Street Flats

2270 NW Savier StPortland, OR 97210
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735 St. Clair
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$1,354 - $2,028
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735 St. Clair

735 SW Saint Clair AvePortland, OR 97205
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Slabtown Flats
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$1,355 - $2,810
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Slabtown Flats

1885 NW Quimby StPortland, OR 97209
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Akoya
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$1,372 - $10,000
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Akoya

1430 NW Hoyt StPortland, OR 97209
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The George Besaw
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$1,399 - $1,568
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The George Besaw

2323 NW Savier StPortland, OR 97210
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Hollis
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$1,421 - $2,346
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Hollis

1625 SW Alder StPortland, OR 97205
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Indigo
$1,457 - $8,521
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Indigo

430 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97205
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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 Apartments priced from $850. Edington Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Uptown Portland apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nob Hill Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 50392Studio,1BA$850
Edington CourtMicroStudio,1BA$850
Emmons PlaceSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$949
Midtown East0x1 100Studio,1BA$1,050
The Benson Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,050
The Pearl StudiosAustinStudio,1BA$1,050
Katherine Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
Midtown West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Allendale Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
Tiller TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Portland, OR

As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Portland area is the $1.30 price per square foot 0x1 100 Model at Midtown East in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Uptown Portland apartment is the Unit 09 Model at 1351-01PP- Yamhill Manor starting at $1,245 with a $1.56 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.
Midtown East0x1 100Studio ,1BA$1.30
1351-01PP- Yamhill ManorUnit 091BR,1BA$1.56
EnsoVeronicaStudio ,1BA$2.04
1607 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.79
735 St. ClairA31BR,1BA$2.08
Teasdale Apartments!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.84
Worthington1BR (622sq ft '09s)1BR,1BA$1.97
Allendale Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.16
Casa Del ReyLa Reina - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Midtown West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13

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

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

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown Portland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown Portland is at Nob Hill Apartments listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Portland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Portland Apartment is $1,050 at Midtown West Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown Portland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown Portland is starting from $1,675 at Uptown Arms & Manor.

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