
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 | $1,254 | $995 | $2,243 |
Wilkes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,288 | $999 | $1,740 |
Wilkes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $1,150 | $2,350 |
Wilkes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,005 | $1,550 | $2,625 |
Wilkes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,447 | $2,447 | $2,447 |
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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 Alder Royal Apartments priced from $995. The Aurora has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,034. Here are the most affordable Wilkes apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Alder Royal Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
The Aurora | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,034 |
Keystone East Apartment Homes | Sm | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
Huckleberry Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Wynne Watts Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
seaside01 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Halsey Street Arms Apartments | 1BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Alder Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Mayfield Court Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,107 |
Glendoveer Woods Apartments | Spacious Studio NO Washer & Dryer | Studio,1BA | $1,112 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes, OR
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilkes area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Cedar Tree in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Wilkes apartment is the 3BR 1Bath Model at Fern Grove starting at $1,575 with a $1.39 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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Cedar Tree | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Fern Grove | 3BR 1Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Melrose Court Apartments | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
Ranch Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
East Park Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Maple Meadows | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
SAGEWOOD ESTATES | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Rockwood Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Villa 162 Apartments | 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
Halsey Summit Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWilkes, Portland, OR
Ranked #53
Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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®
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 $1,112.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilkes?
The cheapest apartment in Wilkes is The Aurora which is listed at $1,034, 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 49 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 $937 which is $1,510 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilkes.
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