
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (49 Rentals)
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The Commons

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Center, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Center Studio Apartments | $1,402 | $935 | $3,111 |
Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,132 | $1,099 | $5,715 |
Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,410 | $1,325 | $3,891 |
Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,147 | $1,999 | $3,895 |
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Cheapest Available Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Society 62 priced from $700. Janie Apartments - Free internet! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Center apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Society 62 | Private Room | 1BR, | $700 |
Janie Apartments - Free internet! | Studio - Small | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Burnie (1 & 2) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Koz on Sandy | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,063 |
The Commons | The Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Tabor Commons | Studio-A | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Rothko | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Rose City Flats: New Apartments near the Iconic Hollywood District | S- Premium 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, OR
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center area is the $2.63 price per square foot 2x2 Garden Classic Model at The Payton in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Center apartment is the 2 BR 1 BATH C Model at Burnside East starting at $1,725 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Payton | 2x2 Garden Classic | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
Burnside East | 2 BR 1 BATH C | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Hollywood 12 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Hollywood Towne House Apartments | 1bd1ba5fl 744 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Laurel 42 | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
The Commons | The Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Burnie (1 & 2) | 2x1 - 790sqft | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
3829 SE Washington St, Unit A | 3829 SE Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
1214 NE 60th Ave, Unit Guest House | 1214 NE 60th Ave | Studio ,1BA | $2.67 |
Janie Apartments - Free internet! | Studio - Small | Studio ,1BA | $2.96 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Center?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Center is at Burnie (1 & 2) listed at $999.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center Apartment is $700 at Society 62.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Center Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center is starting from $1,245 at Burnie (1 & 2).
What is the most affordable Center Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Splash Apartments and starts from $3,780.
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