
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkes East Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $900 (29 Rentals)
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Wilkes East, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilkes East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes East Studio Apartments | $1,275 | $915 | $2,249 |
| Wilkes East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,382 | $995 | $1,988 |
| Wilkes East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,631 | $1,100 | $2,400 |
| Wilkes East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $1,395 | $2,625 |
| Wilkes East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,221 | $1,995 | $2,447 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wilkes East Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Wilkes East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilkes East area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Keystone East priced from $915. Glendoveer Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $959. Here are the most affordable Wilkes East apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone East | You didn't know what you were missing until you... | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| Glendoveer Woods Apartments | Spacious Studio NO Washer & Dryer | Studio,1BA | $959 |
| Rockwood Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Crofton Apartments | 2BD/1BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Wynne Watts Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Huckleberry Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Windsor Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Tuscany Village | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Alder Royal Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Windsor Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath sm | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes East, OR
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilkes East area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3BD/2.5BTH Model at Cedar Tree in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Wilkes East apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at Firwood Station starting at $1,395 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the East Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilkes East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Tree | 3BD/2.5BTH | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.02 |
| Firwood Station | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Villa 162 Apartments | 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| Executive 1801 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Halsey Summit Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Terracina Vista | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Windsor Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath sm | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Treecrest Burnside | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Crofton Apartments | 2BD/1BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Rockwood Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilkes East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wilkes East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilkes East is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilkes East?
The cheapest apartment in Wilkes East is Rockwood Village Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Wilkes East costs $1,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilkes East?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 32 regular apartments in Wilkes East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wilkes East?
Cheap apartments in Wilkes East have an average cost of $678 which is $1,317 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilkes East.
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