Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkes East Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,000 (11 Rentals)

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Wynne Watts Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wynne Watts Commons

928 NE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97230
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Kimberly Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kimberly Court

16845-16923 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97230

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Cheapest Available Wilkes East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilkes East area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Melrose Court Apartments priced from $1,130. Halsey Summit Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Wilkes East apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Melrose Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,130
Halsey Summit Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,275
Alta Civic StationS1Studio,1BA$1,290
The Nash1 x 11BR,1BA$1,300
The Davenport2x12BR,1BA$1,372

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes East, OR

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilkes East area is the $1.80 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/2 Bath (940) Model at Las Brisas in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Wilkes East apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Halsey Summit Apartments starting at $1,275 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the East Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilkes East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Las Brisas2 Bedroom/2 Bath (940)2BR,2BA$1.80
Halsey Summit Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Stark Street CrossingsA1-7291BR,1BA$2.06
Halsey Crossing Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.22
Melrose Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
The Wes1Bed Flat1BR,1BA$2.55
The Archibald1x11BR,1BA$2.41
The Nash1 x 11BR,1BA$2.13
Twelve Mile Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.52
Alta Civic StationS1Studio ,1BA$2.50

Getting Around the Wilkes East Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilkes East Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wilkes East?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wilkes East is at Alta Civic Station listed at $1,290.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilkes East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilkes East Apartment is $1,130 at Melrose Court Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wilkes East is starting from $1,275 at Halsey Summit Apartments.

What is the most affordable Wilkes East Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wilkes East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Halsey Summit Apartments and starts from $1,500.

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