Low Income Apartments for Rent in Portland, OR (70 Rentals)

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Learn about Portland and the best places to live with original content written by our Portland, OR Local Expert Chad Deitchley

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Portland, OR Local Guide

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Portland Overview

Named after its sister-city in coastal Maine, Portland, Oregon is a wonderful place to live. This Pacific Northwest hub has evolved into a popular center for visitors and locals and is considered a cosmopolitan, artistic, progressive and very environmentally friendly city. With a community of approximately 640,000 residents, Portland has become known for its reputation as a bastion of counterculture and its liberal political values. Portland is one of the greenest places to live, it is often awarded “most green cities” and “Greenest City in the U.S.”, it scored as the “8th most popular American City to live” in the 1009 Pew Research Center study, and in 2008 was awarded the title of “Greenest City in America” by Popular Science.

Why live in Portland, OR?

Known affectionately as 'The City of Roses', Portland apartments have much more than simple natural beauty to offer residents. From nationally-known culinary hot spots to a huge assortment of cultural destinations ranging from art galleries to museums, this north-western city is a great place to call home

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Portland, OR

Ranked #1

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Portland, OR

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Low Income Portland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Low Income apartment in Portland?

Currently the most affordable Low Income Apartment in Portland is at Dekum Court listed at $502.

How much is the average rent for a Low Income Portland Apartment?

The average rent for a Low Income Apartment in Portland is $1,462.

What is the largest Low Income Portland Apartment for rent?

Today's Low Income apartment with the most square footage in Portland is a 1,500 square feet unit starting from $1,575 at River Lofts.

What is the average size for Portland Low Income Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Low Income rental in Portland is currently at 559 sq ft.

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