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Prices and availability in Portland, OR were last updated on 23 Aug 2026.
The best apartments in Portland, OR are: Quinten Tower, Clay & Tiffany, The Parker, East Wind and Alder Crossing Apartments.
In Portland 48% of the housing is rented out compared to 52% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 29% of Portland's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 51% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 19% are single-family rentals.
Finding apartments for rent in Portland, OR for less than $1,000 has never been so easy! At RentCafe nice cheap apartments are just one click away. There are currently 229 available units in Portland, OR, renting for under $1,000. On average, $976 can get you 664 Sqft in this area. Be sure to search for the apartment that is best for you. Under “More”, check the amenities that you consider a must-have, and don’t forget to look at the pet policy. Fitness enthusiasts can even check the Fitness Center box. Whether you are looking for studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, you are sure to find one that will make you want to move in right away.
Having to compromise on either price or location can turn your “apartments near me under $1,000” search into a nightmare. At RentCafe we recognize the importance of both. Therefore, we offer a variety of filters that can help you find exactly what you want. Sorting the results by rent, ascending, will make the cheapest units show up first on the list. Try it out! You will find that right now the cheapest apartment under $1,000 in Portland, OR goes for $526 per month. If some of the results are outside the area of your choice, you can go to the left side of the screen and draw a radius or a polygon around your location. Now you will only see results that are relevant to you.
