
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arts District Portland, OR from $500 (44 Rentals)
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Arts District, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arts District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Arts District Studio Apartments | $1,518 | $800 | $6,609 |
Arts District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,962 | $1,056 | $5,461 |
Arts District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,862 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Arts District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,847 | $2,608 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Arts District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arts District area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Morrison Park Apartments priced from $800. Tiller Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Arts District apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Morrison Park Apartments | Studio - 50% | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Tiller Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Washington Plaza Apartments | s2fl 305 | Studio,1BA | $915 |
Regency Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $980 |
Ongford Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Brown Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
The Vue | The Pearl | Studio,1BA | $1,009 |
Imperial Arms Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,035 |
The Collective on 4th | Murphy E | Studio,1BA | $1,046 |
The Zeno | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, OR
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $2.29 price per square foot Townhome Model at Museum Place in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,742. The second greatest value Arts District apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Gallery Park Apartments starting at $1,799 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arts District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Museum Place | Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
Gallery Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
1221 SW 10th Ave, Unit 209 | 1221 SW 10th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Goose Hollow Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Park Avenue Gardens | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Hidwell Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Whitney Gray | Studio C | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
linc301 Apartments | 1x1 620 sq. ft. Hawthorne | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Westfal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Brown Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleArts District, Portland, OR
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Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Oregon and customized analysis for Central Portland. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Arts District Neighborhood in Portland, OR
Walk Score®
100 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
93 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
94 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
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 Arts District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arts District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arts District is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arts District?
The cheapest apartment in Arts District is Westfal Apartments which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Arts District costs $3,376.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arts District?
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 388 regular apartments in Arts District 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 Arts District?
Cheap apartments in Arts District have an average cost of $112 which is $3,264 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arts District.
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