Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 97209 ZIP Code of Portland, OR from $300 (107 Rentals)

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Midtown West Apartments
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$995 - $1,275
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$915 - $1,195
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$80
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$995 - $1,275
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Midtown West Apartments

1010 NW 17th AvePortland, OR 97209
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The Addy
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$1,054 - $2,048
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$1,054 - $2,048
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$1,054 - $2,048
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The Addy

1222 NW 18th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Twenty 65 Apartments
$1,100 - $1,250
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$1,025 - $1,175
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$75
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$1,100 - $1,250
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Twenty 65 Apartments

2065 NW Flanders StPortland, OR 97209
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38 Davis
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$1,199 - $1,945
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$1,199 - $1,945
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$1,199 - $1,945
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38 Davis

38 NW Davis StPortland, OR 97209
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Rivage
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$1,237 - $3,454
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$1,225 - $3,442
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$12
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$1,237 - $3,454
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rivage

2220 NW Front AvePortland, OR 97209
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Slabtown Flats
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$1,299 - $2,800
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$1,289 - $2,790
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$10
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$1,299 - $2,800
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Slabtown Flats

1885 NW Quimby StPortland, OR 97209
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KADO NW
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$1,310 - $10,000
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$1,310 - $10,000
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$1,310 - $10,000
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

KADO NW

1378 NW 18th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Asa Flats and Lofts
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$1,346 - $2,849
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$1,334 - $2,837
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$12
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$1,346 - $2,849
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Asa Flats and Lofts

1200 NW Marshall StPortland, OR 97209
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Amara
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$1,392 - $4,910
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$1,392 - $4,910
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$1,392 - $4,910
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Amara

15 NW Park AvePortland, OR 97209
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Couch9
Rent Specials
$1,425 - $2,925
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$1,425 - $2,925
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$1,425 - $2,925
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Couch9

135 NW 9th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Millhouse
Rent Specials
$1,459 - $4,210
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$1,384 - $4,135
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$75
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$1,459 - $4,210
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Millhouse

1985-1988 NW Savier StPortland, OR 97209
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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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

Written by: Chad Deitchley

As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon, I’d like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Chad, and I come to the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team after living in Portland for decades.

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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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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

Written by: Bob Mallory

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.