Cheap Homes for Rent in Uptown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (15 Rentals)

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20 NW 16th Ave

PortlandOR97209

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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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown Portland

What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown Portland?

There are currently 449 Apartments for Rent in Uptown Portland, OR with pricing that ranges from $900 to $13,867. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown Portland ranging from $550 to $5,170.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Uptown Portland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Uptown Portland ranges from $550 to $5,170 with an average monthly rent of $2,855.

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