
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkes East Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,000 (31 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 |
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Wilkes East Studio Apartments | $1,414 | $1,050 | $2,693 |
Wilkes East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $1,095 | $2,126 |
Wilkes East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,784 | $1,195 | $2,569 |
Wilkes East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $1,550 | $3,019 |
Wilkes East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,800 | $1,900 |
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There are currently 31 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 Huckleberry Apartments priced from $1,050. Wynne Watts Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Wilkes East apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Huckleberry Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Wynne Watts Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Glendoveer Woods Apartments | Spacious Studio NO Washer & Dryer | Studio,1BA | $1,074 |
Melrose Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Halsey Summit Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Vine Maple | 1BR 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Windsor Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
Glen East Apartments | 1BD/1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
The Lawrence Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Cavalier Townhomes | 1BD/1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes East, OR
As of July 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilkes East area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Sandpiper in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Wilkes East apartment is the 3BR 1 Bath Model at Irish Moss Plaza Apartments starting at $1,738 with a $1.52 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. |
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The Sandpiper | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
Irish Moss Plaza Apartments | 3BR 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Fern Grove | 3BR 1Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Ranch Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Dawson Village Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Fircrest Apartments 1159-F | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Shenandoah Gardens Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Windsor Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Vine Maple | 1BR 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Melrose Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Getting Around the Wilkes East Neighborhood in Portland, OR
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilkes East?
The cheapest apartment in Wilkes East is Melrose Court Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Wilkes East costs $1,895.
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 21 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 $319 which is $1,576 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilkes East.
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