
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Multnomah County, OR from $500 (1,188 Rentals)
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MILEPOST 5

Morrison Park Apartments

Zeal Lofts

The Village Coliving Community

Koz on Killingsworth

The Outpost Coliving Community

Washington Plaza Apartments

Abigail Court - Student Housing

Rose Tabor Apartments

Buri Building

Vista St. Clair

Celio Apartments

Hazel Ying Lee Apartments

Nob Hill Court Apartments

Glendoveer Woods Apartments

Regency Apartments

The Yards at Union Station

Traditions at Hazelwood a 55+ Community

Ongford Apartments

Goose Hollow Tower

6628-6630-6630 NE Garfield Ave.

9836 N Clarendon Ave, Unit 9836B

Monroe Street Apartments

Nomad Apartments

Derby Slabtown

20 Pettygrove

Fairmount Apartments

The Bria Apartments

TimberView

Koz on Interstate

MF 11 - Cedarhurst Village Apartments

The Fredrick

Kenton Commons

Studio Pointe Apartments

Little King

Sagewood Estates

822 N Killingsworth St, Unit #302

Midtown Apartments

D Street Salal Apartments
Multnomah County, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Multnomah County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Multnomah County Studio Apartments | $1,414 | $500 | $6,523 |
Multnomah County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Multnomah County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,464 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
Multnomah County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,001 | $1,245 | $10,000+ |
Multnomah County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,276 | $1,813 | $2,495 |
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Cheapest Available Multnomah County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Multnomah County, OR is a Studio unit found at Dekum Court in the Northeast Portland neighborhood priced from $502. MILEPOST 5 in the Southeast Portland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Multnomah County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Dekum Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $502 |
MILEPOST 5 | SRO | Studio, | $620 |
Modern Rich Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $649 |
Park Terrace | One Bedroom One Bathroom Unit Income and rent r... | 1BR,1BA | $729 |
Ascend Apartments: New Micro Studios and Lofts | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Morrison Park Apartments | Studio - 50% | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Margaret Carter Plaza | One Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit | 1BR,1BA | $802 |
Zeal Lofts | S - Standard 1 | Studio,1BA | $820 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Multnomah County, OR
As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Multnomah County area is the $0.96 price per square foot Studio Model at Z_Caritas Sacred Heart Villa in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,438. The second greatest value Multnomah County apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2 Baths Model at Los Jardines de la Paz starting at $1,413 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Cully neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Multnomah County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Z_Caritas Sacred Heart Villa | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.96 |
Los Jardines de la Paz | 4 Bedroom 2 Baths | 4BR,2BA | $1.04 |
Villa de Suenos | 4 Bedroom 2 Baths PBV unit at 30% AMI | 4BR,2BA | $0.65 |
Clara Vista Townhomes | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath PBV Home Low Rent Limit | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
Villas de Mariposas | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
Plaza de Cedro | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Irish Moss Plaza Apartments | 3BR 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
East Park Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Park Place | 3 Bed 2 Bath Standard | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
SM Multnomah Manor | 1X1- 50% HUD | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Multnomah County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Multnomah County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Multnomah County is under $820.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Multnomah County?
The cheapest apartment in Multnomah County is Dekum Court which is listed at $507, while the average apartment in Multnomah County costs $8,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Multnomah County?
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 303 regular apartments in Multnomah County 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 Multnomah County?
Cheap apartments in Multnomah County have an average cost of $347 which is $7,653 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Multnomah County.
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