Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 97201 ZIP Code of Portland, OR from $300 (86 Rentals)

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Park Plaza
$970 - $2,372
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$966 - $2,368
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$4

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$970 - $2,372
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park Plaza

1969 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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Collins Circle
Rent Specials
$1,160 - $2,614
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$1,160 - $2,614

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$1,160 - $2,614
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Collins Circle

1701 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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The Cameron
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$1,186 - $2,172
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$1,152 - $2,138
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$34

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$1,186 - $2,172
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The Cameron

1500 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Storyline
Rent Specials
$1,279 - $3,896
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$1,279 - $3,896

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$1,279 - $3,896
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Storyline

1177 SW Market StPortland, OR 97201
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Cyan/PDX
Rent Specials
$1,318 - $3,834
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$1,318 - $3,834

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$1,318 - $3,834
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cyan/PDX

1720 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Museum Place
Rent Specials
$1,328 - $2,665
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$1,328 - $2,665

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$1,328 - $2,665
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Museum Place

1030-1030 SW Jefferson StPortland, OR 97201
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The Douglas
Rent Specials
$1,340 - $3,334
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$1,340 - $3,334

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$1,340 - $3,334
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Douglas

1811 SW River DrPortland, OR 97201
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Portland Astoria
Rent Specials
$1,403 - $5,446
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$1,403 - $5,446

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$1,403 - $5,446
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Portland Astoria

140 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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St. James
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. James

1312 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97201
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The Amy
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Amy

2031 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Goose Hollow Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Goose Hollow Tower

1630 SW Clay StPortland, OR 97201
Student Housing
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Koz on 4th
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Koz on 4th

2211 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Water Meade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Water Meade Apartments

103 S Meade StPortland, OR 97201
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Hidwell Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidwell Apartments

1415 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Curtis Hale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Curtis Hale Apartments

1719 SW 16th AvePortland, OR 97201
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West Park Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

West Park Place

1415-1419 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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Goose Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Goose Apartments

1415 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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Goose Hollow Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Goose Hollow Plaza

1604 SW Clay StPortland, OR 97201
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650 SW Sherman St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

650 SW Sherman St

650 SW Sherman StPortland, OR 97201
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Portland Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Portland Terrace

1408 SW Hall StPortland, OR 97201
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Eleventh Avenue Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Eleventh Avenue Lofts

1104 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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Expert Rental Resources

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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

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The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.