Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alameda Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (143 Rentals)

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Alameda, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alameda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alameda area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Modern Rich Apartments priced from $649. Society 62 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Alameda apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$649
Society 62Private Room1BR,$700
Park TerraceOne Bedroom One Bathroom Unit Income and rent r...1BR,1BA$729
Zeal LoftsS - Standard 1Studio,1BA$820
Margaret Carter PlazaOne Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit1BR,1BA$848
Villa de Suenos4 Bedroom 2 Baths PBV unit at 30% AMI4BR,2BA$848
The Village Coliving Community1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Maya Angelou2 Bedroon 1 Bath2BR,1BA$878
Koz on KillingsworthStudioStudio,1BA$947
The Yards at Union StationSTUDIO BStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda, OR

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alameda area is the $1.20 price per square foot 4 Bed 2 Bath PBV 60% MTSP Rent Limit Model at Clara Vista Townhomes in the in the Cully neighborhood starting from $1,696. The second greatest value Alameda 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 Alameda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clara Vista Townhomes4 Bed 2 Bath PBV 60% MTSP Rent Limit4BR,2BA$1.20
Los Jardines de la Paz4 Bedroom 2 Baths4BR,2BA$1.04
Villa de Suenos4 Bedroom 2 Baths PBV unit at 30% AMI4BR,2BA$0.65
Burnside East2 BR 1 BATH C2BR,1BA$1.92
Hank Reardon PlazaTownhouse Loft1BR,1BA$1.63
The CommonsThe Maple1BR,1BA$1.64
Margaret Carter PlazaOne Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit1BR,1BA$1.47
L Roy GardensOne Bedroom One Bathroom HUD Unit1BR,1BA$1.80
Maya Angelou1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Park TerraceOne Bedroom One Bathroom Unit Income and rent r...1BR,1BA$1.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Alameda, Portland, OR

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northeast Central Portland, OR. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Alameda Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

49 / 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 Alameda Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Alameda?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alameda is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alameda?

The cheapest apartment in Alameda is Society 62 which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Alameda costs $4,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alameda?

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 73 regular apartments in Alameda 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 Alameda?

Cheap apartments in Alameda have an average cost of $155 which is $4,095 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alameda.

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