Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (27 Rentals)

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The Arthur
Studio Apartments

The Arthur

726 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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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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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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Whitney Gray
Studio Apartments

Whitney Gray

409 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Waterfront, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterfront 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 Waterfront 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
Washington Plaza Apartmentss2fl 305Studio,1BA$915
Koz on 4thStudioStudio,1BA$958
Regency ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$980
Westfal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Whitney GrayStudio AStudio,1BA$1,125
West Park Place1/1 A1BR,1BA$1,150
AcquaStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
38 DavisStudio E AffordableStudio,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, OR

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $1.50 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Gallery Park Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the Residence 4 Model at Harrison Tower Apartment Homes starting at $1,951 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Homestead neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gallery Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.50
Harrison Tower Apartment HomesResidence 42BR,1BA$2.10
linc301 Apartments1x1 + Den 828 sq. ft. Sellwood1BR,1BA$2.06
Essex HousePlan 1CR1BR,1BA$2.61
linc245 Apartments1x1 670 sq. ft. Columbia1BR,1BA$2.25
Westfal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
WaterleafStudio-60%Studio ,1BA$2.13
West Park Place1/1 A1BR,1BA$2.34
Morrison Park ApartmentsStudio - 50%Studio ,1BA$2.60
Modern Rich Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.16

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Waterfront, Portland, OR

Ranked #41

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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, 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 rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Waterfront Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

92 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

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 Waterfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Waterfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waterfront is under $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterfront?

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

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waterfront?

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 23 regular apartments in Waterfront 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 Waterfront?

Cheap apartments in Waterfront have an average cost of $153 which is $3,082 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront.

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