Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $400 (50 Rentals)

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Koz on 4th
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$899 - $1,425
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Koz on 4th

2211 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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38 Davis
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$1,200 - $1,599
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38 Davis

38 NW Davis StPortland, OR 97209
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The Douglas
$1,275 - $2,950
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The Douglas

1811 SW River DrPortland, OR 97201
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230 Ash
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$1,360 - $1,940
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230 Ash

230 SW Ash StPortland, OR 97204
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Cyan/PDX
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$1,420 - $5,000
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Cyan/PDX

1720 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Portland Astoria
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$1,427 - $4,743
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Portland Astoria

140 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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Amara
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$1,472 - $4,564
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Amara

15 NW Park AvePortland, OR 97209
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Collective on 4th
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$1,477 - $2,665
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Collective on 4th

1818 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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$1,495

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300 NW 8th Ave, Unit 203

300 NW 8th Ave
PortlandOR97209
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Indigo
$1,517 - $8,949
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Indigo

430 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97205
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St. James
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St. James

1312 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Everett Micro Lofts
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Everett Micro Lofts

306-318 NW BroadwayPortland, OR 97209
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Fifth Avenue Court
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Fifth Avenue Court

221 NW 5th AvePortland, OR 97209
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West Park Place
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West Park Place

1415-1419 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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Water Meade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Water Meade Apartments

103 S Meade StPortland, OR 97201
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Rosenbaum
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Rosenbaum

1200-1218 SW Washington StPortland, OR 97205
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Whitney Gray
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitney Gray

409 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97205
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The Arthur
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The Arthur

726 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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333 Oak
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

333 Oak

333 SW Oak StPortland, OR 97204
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$1,495 - $3,995

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300 NW 8th Ave

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Waterfront, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterfront area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Waterleaf priced from $480. Helen Swindells Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $500. Here are the most affordable Waterfront apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WaterleafStudioStudio,1BA$480
Helen Swindells Building0x1Studio,1BA$500
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$649
Fifth Avenue Place ApartmentsStudio 425Studio,1BA$875
Regency ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$900
Washington Plaza Apartmentss5fl 275Studio,1BA$915
Maurice Dear ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
West Park PlacestudioStudio,1BA$999
RosenbaumStudioStudio,1BA$1,105
Whitney GrayStudio AStudio,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, OR

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $2.06 price per square foot 105 Model at Everett Station Lofts in the in the Pearl District neighborhood starting from $1,847. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Waterleaf starting at $1,308 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Southwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Everett Station Lofts1051BR,1BA$2.06
Waterleaf1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.90
Essex HousePlan 1CR1BR,1BA$2.59
linc245 Apartments1x1 670 sq. ft. Columbia1BR,1BA$2.28
mResidences Portland Pearl District1x1 F1BR,1BA$2.63
linc301 Apartments1x1 620 sq. ft. Hawthorne1BR,1BA$2.48
Harrison Tower Apartment HomesResidence 21BR,1BA$2.59
Fifth Avenue Place ApartmentsStudio 425Studio ,1BA$2.06
West Park PlacestudioStudio ,1BA$2.50
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.16

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Waterfront, Portland, OR

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Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Oregon, including 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 rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Waterfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Waterfront is at Waterleaf listed at $480.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterfront Apartment is $1,100 at Fifth Avenue Place Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waterfront is starting from $1,562 at Waterleaf.

What is the most affordable Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Waterleaf and starts from $1,798.

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