Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Park Blocks Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (41 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Park Blocks area of Portland.

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Alder House
Studio Apartments

Alder House

539 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Alder House
Studio Apartments

Alder House

523-539 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Park Blocks - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Portland

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Portland by our Portland, OR Local Expert Chad Deitchley. See how it ranks!

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The Arthur
Studio Apartments

The Arthur

726 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Empire Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Empire Apartments

1217 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Saint Francis Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Francis Apartments

1024-1126 SW Main StPortland, OR 97205
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Casa Del Rey
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Rey

1730 NW Couch StPortland, OR 97209
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Whitney Gray
Studio Apartments

Whitney Gray

409 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97205
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West Park Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Park Place

1415-1419 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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333 Oak
Studio Apartments

333 Oak

333 SW Oak StPortland, OR 97204
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Portland’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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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Park Blocks, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Park Blocks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Park Blocks area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Modern Rich Apartments priced from $649. Morrison Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Park Blocks apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$649
Morrison Park ApartmentsStudio - 50%Studio,1BA$800
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Hidwell Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Tiller TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Koz on 4thStudioStudio,1BA$912
Washington Plaza Apartmentss2fl 305Studio,1BA$915
Regency ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$980
Ongford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Park Avenue GardensStudioStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park Blocks, OR

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Park Blocks area is the $2.11 price per square foot 3x1 Pettygrove Model at The Douglas in the in the Southwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,889. The second greatest value Park Blocks apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Gallery Park Apartments starting at $1,799 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Park Blocks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Douglas3x1 Pettygrove3BR,1BA$2.11
Gallery Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.50
linc301 Apartments1x1 + Den 828 sq. ft. Sellwood1BR,1BA$2.02
Hidwell Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.68
Westfal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
WaterleafStudio-60%Studio ,1BA$2.13
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.70
Park Avenue GardensStudioStudio ,1BA$2.04
Ongford ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.19
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.16

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Oregon, including Portland. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Park Blocks Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

93 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Park Blocks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Park Blocks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Park Blocks is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Park Blocks?

The cheapest apartment in Park Blocks is Westfal Apartments which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Park Blocks costs $3,235.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Park Blocks?

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 18 regular apartments in Park Blocks 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 Park Blocks?

Cheap apartments in Park Blocks have an average cost of $105 which is $3,130 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Park Blocks.

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