Portland/ Real Estate & Development
Published on April 21, 2020
Apartments for rent in Portland: What will $1,200 get you?5401 S.E. Woodstock Blvd. | 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 locating apartment rentals 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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1808 N.E. Weidler St. (Sullivan's Gulch)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,110/month, this 508-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is located at 1808 N.E. Weidler St.

The residence comes with a dishwasher. Good news for pet lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

5401 S.E. Woodstock Blvd. (Woodstock)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this studio apartment over at 5401 S.E. Woodstock Blvd. It's listed for $1,120/month for its 409 square feet.

The building features assigned parking. You can also expect to see stainless steel appliances, in-unit laundry and air conditioning in the apartment. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is a "biker's paradise" and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1717 S.W. Park Ave. (Downtown)

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Here's a 580-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1717 S.W. Park Ave. that's going for $1,124/month.

The apartment offers hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The building offers secured entry and garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $300 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1230 N.W. 21st Ave. (Northwest)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 650-square-foot one-bedroom one-bathroom apartment that's located at 1230 N.W. 21st Ave. It's listed for $1,125/month.

In the residence, you'll see a dishwasher, hardwood flooring, large windows and a walk-in closet. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

12800 N.E. Sandy Blvd. (Argay)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 12800 N.E. Sandy Blvd., here's a 700-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom spot that's also listed for $1,125/month.

The residence comes with hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a swimming pool and additional storage space. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, is very bikeable and has some transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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