Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (48 Rentals)

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Park Avenue Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Avenue Gardens

2073 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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WaterLane Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

WaterLane Apartments

3807-3811 SW Water AvePortland, OR 97239
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Water Meade Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Water Meade Apartments

103 S Meade StPortland, OR 97201
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650 SW Sherman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 SW Sherman St

650 SW Sherman StPortland, OR 97201
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Hoodview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hoodview Apartments

3300 SW Hood AvePortland, OR 97239
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Boathouse
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boathouse

0444 SW Boundary StPortland, OR 97239
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The Allison
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Allison

3210 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97239
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City's Edge
1 Bedroom Apartments

City's Edge

4210-4230 SW View Point TerPortland, OR 97239

Homestead, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Homestead Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Homestead area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Koz on 4th priced from $912. The Fredrick has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Homestead apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz on 4thStudioStudio,1BA$912
The Fredrick0x1Studio,1BA$1,000
The AmyBurnsideStudio,1BA$1,095
Westfal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Park Avenue Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
WaterleafStudio-60%Studio,1BA$1,156
Sanctuary ApartmentsHamilton BStudio,1BA$1,181
Park PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,192
AcquaStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
TreeHouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead, OR

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Homestead area is the $2.30 price per square foot 3x1 Pettygrove Model at The Douglas in the in the Southwest Portland neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Homestead apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Marquam Heights starting at $2,810 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Southwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Homestead apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Douglas3x1 Pettygrove3BR,1BA$2.30
Marquam HeightsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.35
The Matisse22F12BR,2BA$2.32
Downtown Living Starts At Lair Hill1x11BR,1BA$1.70
Hilltop House1 bedroom 1 bath large1BR,1BA$1.96
Park Avenue Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
Modern New Construction 1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.13
linc301 Apartments1x1 620 sq. ft. Hawthorne1BR,1BA$2.10
Westfal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
WaterleafStudio-60%Studio ,1BA$2.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Homestead, Portland, OR

Ranked #45

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Homestead Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Homestead?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Homestead is under $1,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homestead?

The cheapest apartment in Homestead is Westfal Apartments which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Homestead costs $3,075.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Homestead?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Homestead that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Homestead?

Cheap apartments in Homestead have an average cost of $279 which is $2,796 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homestead.

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