
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilkes East Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,000 (12 Rentals)
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Wilkes East, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilkes East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Wilkes East Studio Apartments | $1,420 | $1,050 | $2,458 |
Wilkes East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $1,150 | $2,134 |
Wilkes East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,934 | $1,365 | $2,878 |
Wilkes East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $1,341 | $2,992 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wilkes East Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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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 Studio unit found at Wynne Watts Commons priced from $1,050. Halsey Summit Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Wilkes East apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Wynne Watts Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Halsey Summit Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Zachary Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
The Nash | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
The Davenport | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,302 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilkes East, OR
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilkes East area is the $1.91 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Dawson Village Apartments in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Wilkes East apartment is the 2 bedroom/2 bath Model at Sandstone Manor starting at $1,895 with a $1.96 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Dawson Village Apartments | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.91 |
Sandstone Manor | 2 bedroom/2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
Las Brisas | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath (940) | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
The Davenport | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Stark Street Crossings | A1-729 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Halsey Summit Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
The Archibald | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
The Nash | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Twelve Mile Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Zachary Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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
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 Wilkes East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wilkes East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilkes East is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilkes East?
The cheapest apartment in Wilkes East is Halsey Summit Apartments which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Wilkes East costs $1,980.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilkes East?
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 6 regular apartments in Wilkes East 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 Wilkes East?
Cheap apartments in Wilkes East have an average cost of $133 which is $1,847 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilkes East.
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