
Cheap Homes for Rent in Waterfront Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,300 (3 Rentals)
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Waterfront, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Waterfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Waterfront 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,212 | $2,300 | $5,250 |
Waterfront 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,122 | $2,845 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 3 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Waterfront Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, OR
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront 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 Waterfront 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 Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Douglas | 3x1 Pettygrove | 3BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Gallery Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Harrison Tower Apartment Homes | Residence 3 Penthouse | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
linc245 Apartments | 1x1 670 sq. ft. Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Whitney Gray | Studio C | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
linc301 Apartments | 1x1 620 sq. ft. Hawthorne | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Westfal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Waterleaf | Studio-60% | Studio ,1BA | $2.02 |
West Park Place | 1/1 A | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
Modern Rich Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterfront
What type of rentals are currently available in Waterfront?
There are currently 98 Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, OR with pricing that ranges from $649 to $26,948. There are also 10 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterfront ranging from $1,300 to $5,250.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waterfront?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waterfront ranges from $1,300 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,033.
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