
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Portland Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $300 (2 Rentals)
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Portland, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Portland Studio Apartments | $725 | $378 | $874 |
Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $865 | $542 | $1,100 |
Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $909 | $542 | $1,300 |
Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,072 | $895 | $1,600 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, KY
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $1.00 price per square foot 231 Cecil Ave Model at 231 Cecil Ave in the in the Portland neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Portland apartment is the 315 S 42nd St Model at 315 S 42nd St starting at $1,145 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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231 Cecil Ave | 231 Cecil Ave | 5BR,2BA | $1.00 |
315 S 42nd St | 315 S 42nd St | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
2101 Saint Xavier St, Unit 1F | 2101 Saint Xavier St | 3BR,1BA | $0.81 |
Gateway on Broadway | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.50 |
Madison Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Rowan Place | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
2614 W Jefferson St, Unit 4 | 2614 W Jefferson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
The Cornerstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
1743 Culbertson Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Brookview Glen | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.95 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePortland, Louisville, KY
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Portland Neighborhood in Louisville, KY
Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Portland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Portland is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portland?
The cheapest apartment in Portland is Gateway on Broadway which is listed at $542, while the average apartment in Portland costs $948.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Portland?
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 220 regular apartments in Portland 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 Portland?
Cheap apartments in Portland have an average cost of $384 which is $564 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portland.
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