Cheap Apartments for Rent in University District
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Good Value|1 BED$1,599+2 BEDS$1,049+3 BEDS$849+4 BEDS$699+
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STUDIO$895The Amy
2031 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97201 -
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STUDIO$900+1 BED$950+Gretchen Kafoury Commons
1240 SW Columbia St, Portland, OR 97201 -
Exceptional Value|STUDIO$964+1 BED$1,257+2 BEDS$1,660+
The Vue
1717 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201 -
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STUDIO$1,005
Acqua Apartments - Student Affordable
2615 S Water Ave, Portland, OR 97201 -
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Exceptional ValueTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$1,128+1 BED$1,033+2 BEDS$1,778+Base Rent$1,029 - $2,416Required Monthly Fees$4Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,033 - $2,420
Park Plaza
1969 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201 -
Call for RentImperial Arms
1429 SW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97201 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,100Base Rent$1,100Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,1001134 SW Jefferson St Unit 206
1134 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201 -
Call for RentHidwell Apartments
1415 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97201 -
STUDIO$1,150+1 BED$1,250+West Park Place
1415-1419 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$1,211+1 BED$1,260+2 BEDS$2,039+Base Rent$1,152 - $2,138Required Monthly Fees$58Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,210 - $2,196The Cameron
1500 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97201 -
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|STUDIO$1,225+1 BED$1,560+2 BEDS$2,300+
11 Marché
1115 SW Market St, Portland, OR 97201 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,295Base Rent$1,295Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,2951435 SW Harrison St Unit 4
1435 SW Harrison St, Portland, OR 97201 -
2 BEDS$1,750Gallery Park Apartments
1436 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201 -
1 Month FreeSTUDIO$1,305+1 BED$1,636+2 BEDS$2,826+
Portland Astoria
140 SW Columbia St, Portland, OR 97201 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$1,310+1 BED$1,466+2 BEDS$1,925+Base Rent$1,310 - $2,618Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,310 - $2,618
Museum Place
1030-1030 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201 -
1 BED$1,325+2 BEDS$1,775+
linc301 Apartments
301 SW Lincoln St, Portland, OR 97201 -
1 BED$1,325+2 BEDS$1,600+Portland Terrace Apartments
1408 SW Hall St, Portland, OR 97201 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,350Stylish Urban Studio in the Heart of Downtown Portland
1410 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97201 -
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Price Drop. $289 OffSTUDIO$1,394+1 BED$1,525+2 BEDS$1,787+
The Douglas
1811 SW River Dr, Portland, OR 97201 -
Good Value|STUDIO$1,404+2 BEDS$2,136+3 BEDS$3,253+
Collective on 4th
1818 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97201 -
Exceptional Value|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$1,425+1 BED$1,547+2 BEDS$1,971+3 BEDS$2,797+Base Rent$1,425 - $3,368Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,425 - $3,368
Cyan/PDX
1720 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97201 -
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2 BEDS$1,459Victorian Apartments
1124 SW Columbia St, Portland, OR 97201 -
STUDIO$1,480+1 BED$1,499+2 BEDS$2,616+Ladd
1300 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201 -
1 BED$1,495+2 BEDS$2,598+
Harrison Tower Apartment Homes
222 SW Harrison St, Portland, OR 97201 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,500111 SW Harrison St Unit #18E
111 SW Harrison St, Portland, OR 97201 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,550Ideal Urban Retreat – 1-Bedroom Near PSU with Great Amenities
255 SW Harrison St, Portland, OR 97201 -
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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,8301330 SW 3rd Ave Unit SI FL4-ID17
1330 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97201 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,850Base Rent$1,850Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,8501710 S Harbor Way Unit 306
1710 S Harbor Way, Portland, OR 97201 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,150Base Rent$2,150Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,150111 SW Harrison St Unit 14G
111 SW Harrison St, Portland, OR 97201
Portland at a Glance
Cheap Apartments in University District Neighborhood in Portland, OR
When looking for cheap apartments in University District, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in University District.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 50 cheap apartments available in University District, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Portland
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Collins View 217 Sq Ft $1,006/mo
- Wilkes 556 Sq Ft $1,192/mo
- Glenfair 743 Sq Ft $1,201/mo
- Gateway 621 Sq Ft $1,223/mo
- Mill Park 518 Sq Ft $1,238/mo
- Cully 592 Sq Ft $1,246/mo
- Rose City Park 535 Sq Ft $1,247/mo
- Montavilla 620 Sq Ft $1,248/mo
- Kenton Commercial Historic District 615 Sq Ft $1,248/mo
- Powellhurst-Gilbert 575 Sq Ft $1,252/mo
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