
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkes Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (44 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 |
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Wilkes Studio Apartments | $1,355 | $995 | $2,693 |
Wilkes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $995 | $1,750 |
Wilkes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $1,150 | $2,400 |
Wilkes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,893 | $1,499 | $2,340 |
Wilkes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,148 | $1,800 | $2,447 |
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There are currently 44 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 1 Bed unit found at seaside02 priced from $995. The Bria Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Wilkes apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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seaside02 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
The Bria Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Huckleberry Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Wynne Watts Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Alder Royal Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Halsey Street Arms Apartments | 1BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Melrose Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Greenfaire Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Raintree Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Alder Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes, OR
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilkes 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 apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at 120 SE 143rd Portland, LLC starting at $1,750 with a $1.46 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. |
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The Sandpiper | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
120 SE 143rd Portland, LLC | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.46 |
Irish Moss Plaza Apartments | 3BR 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Fern Grove | 3BR 1Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.39 |
East Park Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Brentwood Apartments | 2BD, 1BTH A | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
1855 SE 162nd Ave, Unit 1855 | 1855 SE 162nd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Castillian Townhomes | 2X1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
SAGEWOOD ESTATES | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Windsor Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWilkes, Portland, OR
Ranked #60
Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Wilkes Neighborhood in Portland, OR
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
72 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
45 / 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 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 $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilkes?
The cheapest apartment in Wilkes is seaside02 which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Wilkes costs $2,123.
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 40 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 $549 which is $1,574 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilkes.
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