Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 97205 ZIP Code of Portland, OR from $300 (96 Rentals)

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Sawbuck
$1,112 - $4,775
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$1,112 - $4,775
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$1,112 - $4,775
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Sawbuck

1725 SW Salmon StPortland, OR 97205
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Sovereign Building
$1,300 - $1,400
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$1,200 - $1,300
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$100
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$1,300 - $1,400
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Sovereign Building

1207 SW BroadwayPortland, OR 97205
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North Hollow
Rent Specials
$1,301 - $5,653
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$1,301 - $5,653
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$1,301 - $5,653
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North Hollow

1551 SW Taylor StPortland, OR 97205
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Alta Art Tower
Rent Specials
$1,346 - $8,337
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$1,346 - $8,337
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$1,346 - $8,337
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Alta Art Tower

1510 SW Alder StPortland, OR 97205
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735 St. Clair
Rent Specials
$1,475 - $3,007
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$1,475 - $3,007
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$1,475 - $3,007
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 6

735 St. Clair

735 SW Saint Clair AvePortland, OR 97205
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Sky3
Rent Specials
$1,395 - $3,184
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$1,395 - $3,184
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$1,395 - $3,184
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Sky3

1221 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Hollis
Rent Specials
$1,425 - $1,802
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$1,425 - $1,802
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$1,425 - $1,802
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hollis

1625 SW Alder StPortland, OR 97205
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Alder House
Studio Apartments

Alder House

539 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Alder House
Studio Apartments

Alder House

523-539 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Empire Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Empire Apartments

1217 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Saint Francis Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Francis Apartments

1024-1126 SW Main StPortland, OR 97205
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Vista Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Heights

715 SW King AvePortland, OR 97205
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Adelle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Adelle Apartments

761 SW Vista AvePortland, OR 97205
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Rena Villa
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Rena Villa

815 SW Vista AvePortland, OR 97205
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Charmain Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Charmain Apartments

805 SW Vista AvePortland, OR 97205
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Brown Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brown Apartments

807 SW 14th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Allendale Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Allendale Apartments

730 SW St Clair AvePortland, OR 97205

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The Arthur
Studio Apartments

The Arthur

726 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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The Drake
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Drake

2308-2326 SW Osage StPortland, OR 97205

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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Uptown Arms & Manor
$1,000 - $1,825
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$925 - $1,750
Required Monthly Fees
$75
Total Monthly Price
$1,000 - $1,825
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Uptown Arms & Manor

2175 NW Davis StPortland, OR 97210
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Collins Circle
Rent Specials
$1,040 - $3,013
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$1,040 - $3,013
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$1,040 - $3,013
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Collins Circle

1701 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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