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

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Center, Portland, OR Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society 62Private Room1BR,$700
Janie Apartments - Free internet!Studio - SmallStudio,1BA$999
Burnie (1 & 2)0BR/1.0BAStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
410 NE 61st Ave, Unit 410410 NE 61st Ave2BR,1BA$2.02
5819 Glisanb1.22BR,2BA$1.89
Burnside East2 BR 1 BATH C2BR,1BA$1.88
Hollywood 122BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.35
CommonsThe Cedar2BR,1BA$1.97
Frazer Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.03
Hollywood Towne House Apartments1bd1ba5fl 7441BR,1BA$2.00
404 NE 61st Ave, Unit 404404 NE 61st Ave2BR,1BA$2.22
Orlo1/1 lg1BR,1BA$1.75
3829 SE Washington St, Unit A3829 SE Washington St1BR,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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