Portland/ Real Estate & Development
Published on December 17, 2019
Apartments for rent in Portland: What will $1,200 get you?1717 S.W. Park Ave. | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Portland?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring affordable apartments in Portland if you don't want to spend more than $1,200/month on rent.

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

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1717 S.W. Park Ave. (Downtown)

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Located at 1717 S.W. Park Ave., here's a 388-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $1,112/month.

The unit offers hardwood flooring, central heating and a dishwasher. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

5401 S.E. Woodstock Blvd. (Woodstock)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, listed at $1,120/month, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 5401 S.E. Woodstock Blvd.

The apartment comes with a dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, high ceilings, large windows and air conditioning. Amenities offered in the building include assigned parking. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is great for biking and has some transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

2421 N.E. Irving St. (Kerns)

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Photo: Zumper

Then, here's a 425-square-foot studio apartment at 2421 N.E. Irving St. that's going for $1,125/month.

You can expect to find hardwood flooring, a walk-in closet and high ceilings in the residence. Good news for pet lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $350 pet deposit.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

3807-3811 S.W. Water Ave. (Corbett-Terwilliger-Lair Hill)

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Finally, check out this 400-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence that's located at 3807-3811 S.W. Water Ave. It's also listed for $1,125/month.

The unit features a renovated kitchen. Pet owners: This spot allows small cats and dogs. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that this location is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)


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