Portland/ Real Estate & Development
Published on April 27, 2020
Apartments for rent in Portland: What will $1,700 get you? 975 S.E. 11th Ave. | Photo: Apartment Guide

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've got up to $1,700/month earmarked for your rent.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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975 S.E. 11th Ave. (Buckman)

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Listed at $1,619/month, this 485-square-foot studio apartment is located at 975 S.E. 11th Ave.

In the unit, you can anticipate a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood and carpeted floors. The building features a gym. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $300 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1811 S.W. River Drive (Downtown)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 1811 S.W. River Drive. It's listed for $1,620/month for its 720 square feet.

When it comes to building amenities, expect secured entry and garage parking. The unit also has hardwood floors and a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $500 pet deposit.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is quite walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1630 S.E. Rural St. (Sellwood-Moreland)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then there's a 665-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1630 S.E. Rural St. that's going for $1,625/month.

The apartment has a balcony, air conditioning and hardwood flooring. The building offers garage parking and additional storage space. Pets are not permitted.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has some transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

5520 N. Haight Ave. (Humboldt)

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Next, check out this 1,000-square-foot two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom spot that's located at 5520 N. Haight Ave. It's also listed for $1,625/month.

The building boasts on-site management and outdoor space. In the unit, expect to find central heating and a dishwasher. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, this location is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1481 N.W. 13th Ave. (Pearl District)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Lastly, located at 1481 N.W. 13th Ave., here's a 655-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,625/month.

The apartment comes with a balcony, high ceilings and quartz countertops. The building has an elevator. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $300 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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