Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkes East Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (60 Rentals)

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Aspire Columbia Ridge
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$1,484 - $2,295
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Aspire Columbia Ridge

15910 NE Sandy BlvdPortland, OR 97230
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Kimberly Court
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Kimberly Court

16845-16923 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97230
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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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Shenandoah Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shenandoah Gardens

1022 NE 181st AvePortland, OR 97230
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17420 NE Halsey StPortland, OR 97230
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One24
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One24

1700 NE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97230
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Las Brisas
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Las Brisas

16400 NE Las Brisas CtPortland, OR 97230
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Cedar Tree
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Tree

643 NE 162nd AvePortland, 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 East Stark Apartments priced from $700. Alder Royal Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Wilkes East apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Stark ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Alder Royal Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Huckleberry ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Glendoveer Woods ApartmentsSpacious Studio NO Washer & DryerStudio,1BA$1,088
The Nash1 x 11BR,1BA$1,099
Executive 1801 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Vine Maple1BR 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Ascot 146 Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,175
Firwood Station2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,195
Sandstone Manor1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes East, OR

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilkes East area is the $1.40 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Loft Model at Windsor Court Apartments in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Wilkes East apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Firwood Station starting at $1,195 with a $1.21 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windsor Court Apartments2 Bedroom Loft2BR,2BA$1.40
Firwood Station2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
View North Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.26
Halsey Summit Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Greenview Village2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.43
Windsor Manor Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath sm2BR,1BA$1.47
Glen East Apartments2BD/1BTH2BR,1BA$1.61
Treecrest Burnside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.60
Ascot 146 Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Vine Maple1BR 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.60

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 $1,195.

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

The cheapest apartment in Wilkes East is The Nash which is listed at $1,099, 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 7 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 $1,472 which is $975 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilkes East.

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