
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Wilkes Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $915 (17 Rentals)


Wy'East Plaza

Firwood Station

Vine Maple

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Z_Caritas Villa

132 SE 119th Ave

Village Garden Apartments
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AVIVA Apartments
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 | $1,186 | $915 | $2,523 |
| Wilkes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,259 | $995 | $3,689 |
| Wilkes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $1,150 | $3,000 |
| Wilkes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,029 | $1,395 | $2,399 |
| Wilkes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,447 | $2,447 | $2,447 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWilkes, Portland, OR
Ranked #44
Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilkes?
The cheapest apartment in Wilkes is Wy'East Plaza which is listed at $1,001, 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 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 $863 which is $1,584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilkes.
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