Apartments for Rent in the 97253 ZIP Code of Portland, OR Under $1,500 (369 Rentals)

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The Olivia
$1,499 - $3,140
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$1,499 - $3,140

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The Olivia

3850 S Bond AvePortland, OR 97239
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The Wyatt
$1,478 - $14,316
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$1,478 - $14,316

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$1,478 - $14,316
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The Wyatt

1221 NW Marshall StPortland, OR 97209
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735 St. Clair
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$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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The Linden
$1,442 - $2,716
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$1,442 - $2,716

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$1,442 - $2,716
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The Linden

1250 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97214
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Hollis
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$1,425 - $1,802
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$1,425 - $1,802

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$1,425 - $1,802
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Hollis

1625 SW Alder StPortland, OR 97205
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The George Besaw
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$1,410 - $1,540
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$1,410 - $1,540

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$1,410 - $1,540
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The George Besaw

2323 NW Savier StPortland, OR 97210
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Osprey
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$1,405 - $3,661
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$1,392 - $3,648
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$1,405 - $3,661
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Osprey

3750 S River PkyPortland, OR 97239
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Sky3
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$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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Modera Belmont
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$1,388 - $7,567
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$1,359 - $7,538
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$1,388 - $7,567
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Modera Belmont

685 SE Belmont StPortland, OR 97214
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Cyan/PDX
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$1,384 - $3,843
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$1,384 - $3,843

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$1,384 - $3,843
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Cyan/PDX

1720 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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TreeHouse
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$1,357 - $1,722
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$1,357 - $1,722

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$1,357 - $1,722
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TreeHouse

3440 SW US Veterans Hospital RdPortland, OR 97239
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The Frankie
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$1,355 - $4,035
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$1,355 - $4,035

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$1,355 - $4,035
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The Frankie

3260 SE Milwaukie AvePortland, OR 97202
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Denizen OR
$1,353 - $2,522
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$1,353 - $2,522

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$1,353 - $2,522
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Denizen OR

2050 NE Hoyt StPortland, OR 97232
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Modera Pearl
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$1,353 - $3,991
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$1,339 - $3,977
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$1,353 - $3,991
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Modera Pearl

1481 NW 13th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Ella
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$1,349 - $7,962
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$1,349 - $7,962

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$1,349 - $7,962
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Ella

3833 SW Bond AvePortland, OR 97239
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Asa Flats and Lofts
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$1,346 - $2,869
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$1,334 - $2,857
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$1,346 - $2,869
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Asa Flats and Lofts

1200 NW Marshall StPortland, OR 97209
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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
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Alta Art Tower

1510 SW Alder StPortland, OR 97205
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about the 97253 ZIP Code

How much are Studio apartments in 97253?

There are currently 1,102 Studio Apartments in 97253 with rent ranges from $578 to $8,616 with an average price of $1,435.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom 97253 Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in 97253 ranges from $895 to $6,675 with an average monthly rent of $1,960.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in 97253 cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in 97253 range from $1,200 to $14,316. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,063.

How expensive are 97253 Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 125 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in 97253 on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,525 to $12,280 - averaging $4,178 for the location.

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