
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkes Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (49 Rentals)
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Wilkes, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilkes?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Studio Apartments | $1,215 | $915 | $2,241 |
| Wilkes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,269 | $1,025 | $2,682 |
| Wilkes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $1,195 | $2,022 |
| Wilkes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $1,395 | $2,069 |
| Wilkes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,221 | $1,995 | $2,447 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wilkes Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Wilkes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilkes 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 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 |
| Terracina Vista | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Glendoveer Woods Apartments | Spacious Studio NO Washer & Dryer | Studio,1BA | $959 |
| Crofton Apartments | 1BD/1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Huckleberry Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| seaside01 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| seaside02 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Windsor Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Alder Royal Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Halsey Street Arms Apartments | 1BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes, OR
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilkes 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 apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Stunning 3-bed/2-bath apartments, close to public transit starting at $1,649 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the East Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilkes apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Tree | 2BD/1BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Stunning 3-bed/2-bath apartments, close to public transit | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Melrose Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| East Park Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Imperial House | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Firwood Station | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Rockwood Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| seaside01 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Stark Street Crossing | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Villa 162 Apartments | 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWilkes, Portland, OR
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Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Wilkes, Portland, and the greater Portland area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilkes Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wilkes?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilkes is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilkes?
The cheapest apartment in Wilkes is Terracina Vista which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Wilkes costs $1,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilkes?
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 39 regular apartments in Wilkes 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?
Cheap apartments in Wilkes have an average cost of $782 which is $1,213 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilkes.
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