Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Eastside Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $800 (81 Rentals)

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Grand Oak Apartments
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Grand Oak Apartments

400-418 SE Grand AvePortland, OR 97214
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Yamhill Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Yamhill Apartments

630 SE Yamhill StPortland, OR 97214
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Central Eastside, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Eastside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Eastside area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Melcliff Apartments priced from $925. Koz on 13th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $943. Here are the most affordable Central Eastside apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Melcliff Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$925
Koz on 13thStudioStudio,1BA$943
Wellesley Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
WaterleafStudio-60%Studio,1BA$997
The Yards at Union StationStudio - *Income Restricted*Studio,1BA$1,000
The MorrisonMorrison Top Floor StudiosStudio,1BA$1,050
The Collective on 4thMurphy AStudio,1BA$1,082
Brooklyn FlatsStudio / 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
AcquaStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
linc245 ApartmentsYamhillStudio,1BA$1,180

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Eastside, OR

As of February 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Eastside area is the $1.63 price per square foot 1120 SE Main St Model at 1120 SE Main St, Unit 303 in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Central Eastside apartment is the 1025 SE Ash St Model at 1025 SE Ash St, Unit 110-110B starting at $1,785 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1120 SE Main St, Unit 3031120 SE Main St1BR,1BA$1.63
1025 SE Ash St, Unit 110-110B1025 SE Ash StStudio ,1BA$1.28
linc301 Apartments2x1 828 sq. ft. Morrison2BR,1BA$2.13
DorianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Parkview Apartments1bd1ba2fl 7501BR,1BA$1.99
327 Northwest Park Avenue, Unit Apartment 3-D327 Northwest Park Avenue1BR,1BA$2.26
Ella Marie Apartments1B-1 Bed w/Walk-Out Patio1BR,1BA$2.14
Windsor BuckmanA011BR,1BA$2.24
WaterleafStudio-60%Studio ,1BA$1.74
The Yards at Union StationStudio - *Income Restricted*Studio ,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Eastside, Portland, OR

Ranked #24

Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Oregon including Central Eastside, Portland, and the greater Portland area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Central Eastside Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

100 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

80 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 Central Eastside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Eastside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Eastside is at Melcliff Apartments listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Eastside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Eastside Apartment is $1,140 at Brooklyn Flats.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Eastside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Eastside is starting from $1,413 at Waterleaf.

What is the most affordable Central Eastside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Eastside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Waterleaf and starts from $1,629.

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