Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (111 Rentals)

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Uptown Portland, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Portland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Portland area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Katherine Apartments priced from $895. Tiller Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Uptown Portland apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Katherine Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Tiller TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Winona Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Fairmount ApartmentsStudio 02Studio,1BA$999
Derby SlabtownStudio-S MULTEStudio,1BA$999
EverettStudioStudio,1BA$999
Koz on NW 16thStudio MStudio,1BA$999
20 PettygroveRaleighStudio,1BA$999
Uptown ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Portland, OR

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Portland area is the $2.35 price per square foot 2 Bedroom A Model at The George Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $3,099. The second greatest value Uptown Portland apartment is the 2 Bed Model at Nob Hill Court Apartments starting at $2,049 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Portland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The George Apartments2 Bedroom A2BR,1.5BA$2.35
Nob Hill Court Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$2.28
1415 SW Alder St, Unit 7171415 SW Alder St1BR,1BA$1.88
2229 Northwest Everett Street, Unit Apt #102229 Northwest Everett Street2BR,1BA$2.07
Uptown ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.60
735 St. ClairA41BR,1BA$2.26
MuseUnit A1BR,1BA$2.33
Katherine Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.21
Midtown Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
Winona Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Portland, Portland, OR

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Oregon and customized analysis for Central 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 searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Uptown Portland Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Uptown Portland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown Portland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown Portland is at Katherine Apartments listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Portland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Portland Apartment is $1,099 at Uptown Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown Portland is starting from $1,725 at Derby Slabtown.

What is the most affordable Uptown Portland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Uptown Portland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wilson Townhomes and starts from $4,500.

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