Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkes East Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,000 (31 Rentals)

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huckleberry ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Wynne Watts CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Glendoveer Woods ApartmentsSpacious Studio NO Washer & DryerStudio,1BA$1,074
Melrose Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Halsey Summit Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Vine Maple1BR 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Windsor Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,159
Glen East Apartments1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,159
The Lawrence Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Cavalier Townhomes1BD/1BTH1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Sandpiper2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.83
Irish Moss Plaza Apartments3BR 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.52
Fern Grove3BR 1Bath3BR,1BA$1.39
Ranch Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$1.45
Dawson Village Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.67
Fircrest Apartments 1159-F2x12BR,1BA$1.47
Shenandoah Gardens Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.66
Windsor Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51
Vine Maple1BR 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Melrose Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,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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