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Central Eastside, Portland, OR Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Eastside, OR

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Eastside area is the $1.99 price per square foot 1bd1ba2fl 750 Model at Parkview Apartments in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Central Eastside apartment is the 327 Northwest Park Avenue Model at 327 Northwest Park Avenue, Unit Apartment 3-D starting at $1,650 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Pearl District 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.
Parkview Apartments1bd1ba2fl 7501BR,1BA$1.99
327 Northwest Park Avenue, Unit Apartment 3-D327 Northwest Park Avenue1BR,1BA$2.26
Essex HousePlan 1CR1BR,1BA$2.32
Honeyman Hardware LoftsBroadway Studio BStudio ,1BA$2.34
linc301 Apartments1x1 620 sq. ft. Hawthorne1BR,1BA$2.08
WaterleafStudio-60%Studio ,1BA$2.13
Central Eastside LoftsBUCKMAN LOFT1BR,1BA$2.34
Wellesley Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.14
The Yards at Union StationSTUDIO BStudio ,1BA$2.13
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Eastside

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Eastside?

There are currently 427 Apartments for Rent in Central Eastside, OR with pricing that ranges from $649 to $12,374. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Eastside ranging from $995 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Eastside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Eastside ranges from $995 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,088.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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