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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 Emmons Place priced from $799. 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
Emmons PlaceSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$799
Edington CourtStudio AStudio,1BA$900
Metropolitan ApartmentsStudio OutStudio,1BA$999
Vintage Studio Living in the Heart of Portland0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
Derby SlabtownStudio-SStudio,1BA$1,015
Koz on NW 16thStudio MStudio,1BA$1,025
Allendale Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
Fairmount ApartmentsStudio 02Studio,1BA$1,099
Tiller TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
EverettStudio-AffordableStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Portland, OR

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Portland area is the $1.78 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at 1607 Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,200. 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.
1607 Apartments2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.78
Nob Hill Court Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$2.06
1415 SW Alder St, Unit 8751415 SW Alder St2BR,2BA$2.17
Winona Apartments!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.14
Teasdale Apartments!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.15
San Carlos Apartments1 Bedroom ('01s)1BR,1BA$2.10
The Hartford1x11BR,1BA$2.12
Adelle Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.05
Allendale Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.19
Emmons PlaceSTUDIOSStudio ,1BA$1.90

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown Portland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown Portland is at Emmons Place listed at $799.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Portland Apartment is $1,150 at Derby Slabtown.

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 $1,495 at Winona Apartments!.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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