Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pearl Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (34 Rentals)

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The Sitka Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sitka Apartments

1115 NW Northrup StPortland, OR 97209
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Pearl Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pearl Court Apartments

920 NW Kearney StPortland, OR 97209
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The Ramona
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Ramona

1550 NW 14th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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1440 NW Overton StPortland, OR 97209

Pearl, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pearl Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pearl area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Bridgetown Lofts priced from $1,195. DOCK 59 APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Pearl apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bridgetown LoftsLloydStudio,1BA$1,195
DOCK 59 APARTMENTSStudio GStudio,1BA$1,195
Oro ApartmentsStudio FStudio,1BA$1,274
GossamerA1Studio,1BA$1,296
The RodneyStudio S2Studio,1BA$1,309
AmaraOA21BR,1BA$1,337
mResidences Portland Pearl DistrictStudio BStudio,1BA$1,350
Modera PearlS1Studio,1BA$1,386
Honeyman Hardware LoftsBroadway Studio BStudio,1BA$1,395
Kearney PlazaStudio E1Studio,1BA$1,421

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pearl, OR

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pearl area is the $2.63 price per square foot Three Bed Two Bath - A Model at Couch9 in the in the Pearl District neighborhood starting from $3,799. The second greatest value Pearl apartment is the Morrison Studio B Model at Honeyman Hardware Lofts starting at $2,475 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Pearl District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pearl apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Couch9Three Bed Two Bath - A3BR,2BA$2.63
Honeyman Hardware LoftsMorrison Studio BStudio ,1BA$2.29
Bridgetown LoftsMississippi2BR,2BA$2.33
1400 NW Irving St, Unit #5141400 NW Irving St1BR,1BA$2.72
327 Northwest Park Avenue, Unit Apartment 3-D327 Northwest Park Avenue1BR,1BA$2.26
Reveal ApartmentsA1B1BR,1BA$2.56
Crane Flats and LoftsLoft No. 5Studio ,1BA$2.83
EnsoAlyssaStudio ,1BA$2.65
Modera PearlS1Studio ,1BA$2.79
mResidences Portland Pearl DistrictStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.86

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Oregon and customized analysis for Central Portland. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Pearl Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

87 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pearl Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Pearl?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Pearl is at Bridgetown Lofts listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pearl Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pearl Apartment is $1,337 at Amara.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pearl is starting from $1,995 at Bridgetown Lofts.

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