Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkes Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (44 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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Mayfield Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfield Court Apartments

17675 SE Pine StPortland, OR 97233
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Evergreen Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Gardens

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

Montevideo Apartments

1210 NE 181st AvePortland, 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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Jackson Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Court

1313 NE 131st PlPortland, OR 97230
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Rose Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Apartments

1200 SE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97233

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
seaside021BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
The Bria Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
Huckleberry ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Wynne Watts CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Alder Royal Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Halsey Street Arms Apartments1BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Melrose Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Greenfaire Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Raintree Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Alder Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Sandpiper2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.83
120 SE 143rd Portland, LLC3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.46
Irish Moss Plaza Apartments3BR 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.31
Fern Grove3BR 1Bath3BR,1BA$1.39
East Park Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Brentwood Apartments2BD, 1BTH A2BR,1BA$1.58
1855 SE 162nd Ave, Unit 18551855 SE 162nd Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
Castillian Townhomes2X1.52BR,1.5BA$1.49
SAGEWOOD ESTATES2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.50
Windsor Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wilkes, Portland, OR

Ranked #60

Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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®

45 / 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 $1,150.

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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