Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkes Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (51 Rentals)

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Rockwood Landing
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rockwood Landing

19045 SE Yamhill StPortland, OR 97233
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Midland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midland Apartments

2016 SE 122nd AvePortland, OR 97233
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Rosewood Plaza
Studio Apartments

Rosewood Plaza

18173 NE Couch StPortland, OR 97230
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The Alexis Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Alexis Apartments

15075 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97233
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Hazel Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hazel Heights

12621 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97233
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Parkway Garden Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Garden Apartments

14024-14124 NE Sandy BlvdPortland, OR 97230
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Evergreen Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Gardens

19201-19213 SE Yamhill StPortland, OR 97233
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seaside02
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

seaside02

131-149 SE 151st AvePortland, OR 97233
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Tuscany Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tuscany Village

1136 NE 181st AvePortland, OR 97230
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The Bria Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bria Apartments

30 NE 146th AvePortland, OR 97230
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The Aurora
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Aurora

16015 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97233
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Montevideo Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montevideo Apartments

1210 NE 181st AvePortland, OR 97230
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Alder Village
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alder Village

16000 SE Alder StPortland, OR 97233
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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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Stark Street Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stark Street Crossing

14112-14134 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97233
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Jackson Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Court

1313 NE 131st PlPortland, OR 97230
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Edgemont Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgemont Apartments

11181-11211 NE Weidler StPortland, OR 97220
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Executive East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Executive East

533-615 SE 160th AvePortland, OR 97233
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Rose Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Apartments

1200 SE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97233
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Greenview Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenview Village

14998 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97233
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Wilkes, Portland, OR Local Guide

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terracina VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Keystone East Apartment HomesSmStudio,1BA$950
Alder Royal Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Crofton Apartments2BD/1BTH2BR,1BA$1,000
The Aurora1X11BR,1BA$1,034
Huckleberry ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Wynne Watts CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Glendoveer Woods ApartmentsSpacious Studio NO Washer & DryerStudio,1BA$1,076
Ash Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Greenview Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes, OR

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilkes area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Cedar Tree in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value Wilkes apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Model at Halsey Summit Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar Tree3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.39
Halsey Summit Apartments3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.09
East Park Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Melrose Court ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Glenfair Park Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Maple Meadows-cozy 2 bedrooms in SE Portla2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.50
Queens Commons2x12BR,1BA$1.52
Red Rose Manor2BR2B2BR,2BA$1.45
Villa 162 Apartments2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Rochelle Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wilkes, Portland, OR

Ranked #46

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

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®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,447.

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 56 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 $954 which is $1,493 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilkes.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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