Portland/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 10, 2020
The most affordable apartments for rent in downtown Portland1717 S.W. Park Ave. | Photo: Apartment Guide

It can be challenging to find a good option for a reasonable price when looking for a new spot to live. So what does a cheap price on a rental in downtown look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

Per Walk Score ratings, the neighborhood is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,612, compared to a $1,347 one-bedroom median for Portland as a whole.

A look at local listings in downtown via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide yields a look at 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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1431 S.W. Park Ave.

Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,000/month, this 300-square-foot studio apartment, located at 1431 S.W. Park Ave., is 22.8% less than the $1,295/month median rent for a studio in Downtown.

The unit comes with central heating, hardwood flooring, a walk-in closet and high ceilings. This rental is cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $250 pet deposit.

(See the complete listing here.)

1880 S.W. Fifth Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom dwelling, situated at 1880 S.W. Fifth Ave., is listed for $1,199/month for its 484 square feet.

The residence comes with hardwood flooring and high ceilings. Building amenities include secured entry and on-site laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

1717 S.W. Park Ave.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1717 S.W. Park Ave., which, at 580 square feet, is going for $1,236/month.

Building amenities include secured entry. In the unit, the listing promises a deck, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $300 pet deposit.

(See the full listing here.)

1818 S.W. Fourth Ave.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, check out this 382-square-foot studio apartment at 1818 S.W. Fourth Ave., listed at $1,281/month.

Building amenities include a swimming pool, a fitness center, a resident lounge and an elevator. The apartment has air conditioning. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

(Here's the listing.)


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