
Cheap Homes for Rent in Center Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,200 (8 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the Center area of Portland.


1330 NE 68th Ave
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5826 SE Hawthorne Blvd

1526 NE 68th Ave
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5419 NE Everett St

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1550 NE 68th Ave

6016 NE Willow St
Center, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Center 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,601 | $1,900 | $4,250 |
Center 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,125 | $3,250 | $5,000 |
Center 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,945 | $3,945 | $3,945 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Center Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center, OR
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center area is the $2.02 price per square foot 410 NE 61st Ave Model at 410 NE 61st Ave, Unit 410 in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Center apartment is the b1.2 Model at 5819 Glisan starting at $1,995 with a $1.89 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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410 NE 61st Ave, Unit 410 | 410 NE 61st Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
5819 Glisan | b1.2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
Burnside East | 2 BR 1 BATH C | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Hollywood 12 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Commons | The Cedar | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Frazer Park Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Hollywood Towne House Apartments | 1bd1ba5fl 744 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
404 NE 61st Ave, Unit 404 | 404 NE 61st Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Orlo | 1/1 lg | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
3829 SE Washington St, Unit A | 3829 SE Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Center
What type of rentals are currently available in Center?
There are currently 265 Apartments for Rent in Center, OR with pricing that ranges from $935 to $5,715. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center ranging from $1,200 to $5,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Center?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Center ranges from $1,200 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,678.
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