Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (124 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 Emmons Place priced from $579. Allendale Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Uptown Portland apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emmons PlaceSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$579
Allendale Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Edington CourtStudio AStudio,1BA$925
The Benson Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$925
Chesterbury Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$950
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Uptown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
The Victorian ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$998
Metropolitan ApartmentsStudio OutStudio,1BA$999
Fairmount ApartmentsStudio 02Studio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Portland, OR

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Portland area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2274 NW Irving St Model at 2274 NW Irving St, Unit 2276 NW Irving in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Uptown Portland apartment is the 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at 1607 Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $1.78 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.
2274 NW Irving St, Unit 2276 NW Irving2274 NW Irving St3BR,1BA$1.46
1607 Apartments2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.78
Midtown East1x1_r1001BR,1BA$1.48
Elysian Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
Allendale Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.16
Katherine Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.08
Uptown ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.84
Midtown West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Vintage Studio Living in the Heart of Portland0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.15
Emmons PlaceSTUDIOSStudio ,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Portland, Portland, OR

Ranked #21

Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR 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 $579.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Portland Apartment is $1,045 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 $1,628 at Tiller Terrace.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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