Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkes East Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $900 (28 Rentals)

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Wynne Watts Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wynne Watts Commons

928 NE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97230
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Kimberly Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kimberly Court

16845-16923 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97230

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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. Terracina Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Wilkes East apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Keystone EastSM Studio 355 Sq ftStudio,1BA$915
Terracina VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Glendoveer Woods ApartmentsSpacious Studio NO Washer & DryerStudio,1BA$979
Rockwood Village Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$995
Wynne Watts CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Alder Royal Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
The Nash1 x 11BR,1BA$1,088
Vine Maple1BR 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Executive 18011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Windsor Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,159

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes East, OR

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilkes East area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2BD/1BTH Model at Cedar Tree in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Wilkes East apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Melrose Court Apartments starting at $1,325 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Argay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilkes East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar Tree2BD/1BTH2BR,1BA$1.33
Melrose Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Queens Commons2x12BR,1BA$1.52
Firwood Station3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.57
Shenandoah Gardens Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.55
Halsey Summit Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Emerald Grove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.62
Vine Maple1BR 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Rockwood Village Apartments1 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Executive 18011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.64

Getting Around the Wilkes East Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

46 / 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 $1,159.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilkes East?

The cheapest apartment in Wilkes East is Terracina Vista which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Wilkes East costs $2,447.

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 51 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 $1,016 which is $1,431 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilkes East.

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