
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arts District Portland, OR from $500 (38 Rentals)
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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 | $1,589 | $800 | $6,438 |
Arts District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $1,095 | $5,509 |
Arts District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,714 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Arts District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,864 | $2,928 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Arts District Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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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. Hidwell Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. 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 |
Hidwell Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Brown Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Tiller Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Stadium Station | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Washington Plaza Apartments | s2fl 305 | Studio,1BA | $915 |
Regency Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $980 |
The Vue | The Powell | Studio,1BA | $994 |
Ongford Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Park Avenue Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, OR
As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $1.50 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Gallery Park Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Arts District apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Goose Hollow Plaza starting at $1,745 with a $1.97 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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Gallery Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Goose Hollow Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Live in luxury at 11 Marché Apartments in SW Portland | 2x2 - 830 | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
1415 SW Alder St, Unit 717 | 1415 SW Alder St | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Hidwell Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
linc301 Apartments | 1x1 620 sq. ft. Hawthorne | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Westfal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Brown Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
Park Avenue Gardens | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
Stadium Station | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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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
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arts District?
The cheapest apartment in Arts District is Hidwell Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Arts District costs $3,280.
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 17 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 $150 which is $3,130 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arts District.
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