Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 97236 ZIP Code of Portland, OR from $300 (36 Rentals)

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Leander Court
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Leander Court

4620 SE 122nd AvePortland, OR 97236
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Burlwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Burlwood Apartments

14914 SE Division StPortland, OR 97236
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EastPoint
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

EastPoint

12450-12530 SE Powell CtPortland, OR 97236
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Powell Court Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Powell Court Villa

12540 SE Powell CtPortland, OR 97236
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Glenwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenwood Apartments

13116 SE Powell BlvdPortland, OR 97236
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Townhouse Villa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Townhouse Villa

4300-4344 SE 122nd AvePortland, OR 97236
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Foster Meadows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Foster Meadows

12509 SE Foster RdPortland, OR 97236
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Brittany Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brittany Place

2916 SE 125th AvePortland, OR 97236

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Magnolia Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Court

13430-13450 SE Bush StPortland, OR 97236
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Division Star
2 Bedroom Apartments

Division Star

2624-2640 SE 170th AvePortland, OR 97236
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Garden Park Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Park Estates

3124-3234 SE 136th AvePortland, OR 97236
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Peyton Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Peyton Plaza

12713 SE Powell BlvdPortland, OR 97236
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Kimberly Dawn
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kimberly Dawn

15007-15043 SE Powell BlvdPortland, OR 97236
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Griffin Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Griffin Court

15301-15353 SE Division StPortland, OR 97236

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Powellhurst Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Powellhurst Place

5416 SE 122nd AvePortland, OR 97236
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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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