Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Neighborhood of Hillsboro, OR from $700 (6 Rentals)

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Sierra West
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra West

356 SE 12th AveHillsboro, OR 97123
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Montebello
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Montebello

220 SE 12th AveHillsboro, OR 97123
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150 NE Jackson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

150 NE Jackson St

150 NE Jackson StHillsboro, OR 97124
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Nutmeg Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nutmeg Apartments

1435 SE Oak StHillsboro, OR 97123
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West, Hillsboro, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Gateway Commons priced from $1,221. 8th Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable West apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom LIHTC 60% MFI1BR,1BA$1,221
8th Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Maple Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West, OR

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the West area is the $1.98 price per square foot C1 Model at Jackson School Village in the in the Central Hillsboro neighborhood starting from $2,261. The second greatest value West apartment is the 3 bed, 2 bath Model at 24th & Main Apartments starting at $2,050 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Oakhurst South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jackson School VillageC13BR,2BA$1.98
24th & Main Apartments3 bed, 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.86
Lincoln Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.15
Hillsboro Court2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.18
Park Creek VillageCALYPSO1BR,1BA$2.01
Gateway Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom LIHTC 60% MFI1BR,1BA$1.74
8th Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.15
4th MainDStudio ,1BA$2.57
Talisman Apartments-215-177S1x11BR,1BA$2.66
Maple Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West, Hillsboro, OR

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Hillsboro, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West?

The cheapest apartment in West is Gateway Commons which is listed at $1,221, while the average apartment in West costs $2,261.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West?

Cheap apartments in West have an average cost of $357 which is $1,904 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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