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The most affordable apartments for rent in Downtown, Portland

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Published on November 15, 2019
The most affordable apartments for rent in Downtown, Portland1717 S.W. Park Ave. | Photo: Zumper

Apartment hunting on a budget can be difficult. So what does an affordable price on a rental in Downtown look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

Walk Score indicates that the neighborhood is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and boasts excellent transit options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,499, compared to a $1,330 one-bedroom median for Portland as a whole.

A look at local listings in Downtown via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide paints a picture of what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Portland neighborhood.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1717 S.W. Park Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,049/month, this 388-square-foot studio apartment, located at 1717 S.W. Park Ave., is 19.0% less than the $1,295/month median rent for a studio in Downtown.

In the unit, you can expect to find central heating, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(See the complete listing here.)

1431 S.W. Park Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, here's this studio apartment situated at 1431 S.W. Park Ave. It's listed for $1,075/month for its 370 square feet.

In the unit, you'll get high ceilings and hardwood flooring. The listing is cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

1515 S.W. 10th Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's this 550-square-foot living space with one bedroom and one bathroom at 1515 S.W. 10th Ave. listed at $1,195/month.

The residence comes with a balcony, hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry. Cats and dogs are not permitted. Outdoor space is listed as a building amenity. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

(See the listing here.)

1500 S.W. 12th Ave.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then check out this 667-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1500 S.W. 12th Ave., which is listed at $1,390/month.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a gym and secured entry. You can also expect to find hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the apartment. Pet owners, rejoice: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(Here's the listing.)

1500 S.W. Fifth Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 1500 S.W. Fifth Ave. It's listed for $1,495/month for its 845 square feet.

In the unit, you cexpect to find a balcony, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking, a swimming pool and a gym. Be prepared for a $250 move-in fee.

(See the listing here.)


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