Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Argay Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (27 Rentals)

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The Alicia Apartments
Studio Apartments

The Alicia Apartments

10304-10308 NE Wygant StPortland, OR 97220
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The Diplomat
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Diplomat

10934 NE Wygant StPortland, OR 97220
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Parkrose Terrace
Studio Apartments

Parkrose Terrace

10235 NE Prescott StPortland, OR 97220
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Parkway Garden Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Garden Apartments

14024-14124 NE Sandy BlvdPortland, OR 97230
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The Squire
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Squire

10315-10339 NE Fremont StPortland, OR 97220
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The Nick Fish
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Nick Fish

10550 NE Halsey StPortland, OR 97220
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Jackson Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Court

1313 NE 131st PlPortland, OR 97230
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Edgemont Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgemont Apartments

11181-11211 NE Weidler StPortland, OR 97220
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Village Garden Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Garden Apartments

15230-15360 NE Sandy BlvdPortland, OR 97230
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Kimberly Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kimberly Court

16845-16923 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97230
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Glendoveer Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Glendoveer Heights

15850 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97230
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Argay, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Argay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Argay area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Buri Building priced from $934. TimberView has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Argay apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Buri BuildingStudio SIMStudio,1BA$934
TimberViewStudioStudio,1BA$999
Wynne Watts CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Traditions at Hazelwood a 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom One Bath (A1S)1BR,1BA$1,075
Parkview Apartments - 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Halsey Street Arms Apartments1BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Melrose Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Halsey Summit Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Gateway ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,171
Darrin's Place Apartments1x1.51BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Argay, OR

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Argay area is the $1.52 price per square foot 3BR/1.5BA Model at Parkshore in the in the Argay neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Argay apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at Plaza de Cedro starting at $1,267 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the East Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Argay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkshore3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.52
Plaza de Cedro3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Cape Manor3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.71
Gateway Plaza Apartments1BD, 1BTH 45%1BR,1BA$1.44
Aspire Columbia RidgeTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.69
Cameron Park2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.62
Gateway ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Darrin's Place Apartments1x1.51BR,1.5BA$1.72
Halsey Summit Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Melrose Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Argay, Portland, OR

Ranked #81

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

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Portland, Oregon. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Argay Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Argay Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Argay?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Argay is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Argay?

The cheapest apartment in Argay is Buri Building which is listed at $978, while the average apartment in Argay costs $1,925.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Argay?

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 78 regular apartments in Argay 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 Argay?

Cheap apartments in Argay have an average cost of $553 which is $1,372 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Argay.

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