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Apartments for Rent in Portland, OR under $1200


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    Studio $949+
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    Clay & Tiffany

    3.0 (2)
    1515 SW 11Th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • 11 units available
    Studio $1,095+
    1 bd $1,175+
    Base rent
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    Quinten Tower

    4.0 (43)
    1950 NE Everett St, Portland, OR 97232
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,050
    Base rent
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    Nomad Apartments

    3.5 (7)
    5620 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97217
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,150+
    Base rent
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    Garden Villa

    8435 SE Insley Street, Portland, OR 97266
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 49 units available
    Studio $748+
    Base rent
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    Zeal Lofts

    3155 N Williams, Portland, OR 97227
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $850+
    Base rent
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    Midtown Apartments

    1010 NW 17Th Ave., Portland, OR 97209
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
  • 11 units available
    Studio $1,095+
    1 bd $1,175+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Quinten Tower

    4.0 (43)
    1950 NE Everett St, Portland, OR 97232
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,199+
    Total monthly cost
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    Collective On 4th

    4.0 (27)
    1818 SW 4Th Avenue, Portland, OR 97201
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,087+
    Base rent
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    Fargo Apartments

    25 N Fargo St, Portland, OR 97227
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,145+
    Base rent
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    Linc245 Apartments

    4.0 (125)
    245 SW Lincoln St, Portland, OR 97201
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    Studio $995
    Base rent
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    Shift

    4.0 (21)
    5680 N. Montana Ave, Portland, OR 97217
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    Studio $949+
    Total monthly cost
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    Clay & Tiffany

    3.0 (2)
    1515 SW 11Th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • Studio $1,130+
    Base rent
    4.5 (18)
    950 SW 21St Ave., Portland, OR 97205
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 14 units available
    Studio $1,050+
    Base rent
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    The Thornton

    1953 NW Overton St., Portland, OR 97209
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Studio $950+
    Base rent
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    Bel Aire Apartments

    4.0 (7)
    2139 W Burnside St., Portland, OR 97210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • High Speed Internet
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,195+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    MERX Slabtown

    4.5 (5)
    1910 NW Pettygrove Street, Portland, OR 97209
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 8 units available
    Studio $975+
    1 bd $1,105+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Celio Apartments

    901 SW King Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Studio $1,095
    Total monthly cost
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    Forestry Court

    2737 NW Upshur St., Portland, OR 97210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Large Closets
  • Rent specials 4 units available
    Studio $1,199+
    Base rent
    4.5 (4)
    2752 NE Hogan Drive, Gresham, OR 97030
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,177+
    Total monthly cost
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    Analog PDX

    3.5 (3)
    1871 N. Flint Avenue, Portland, OR 97227
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,131+
    Total monthly cost
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    Dwell Apartments

    6810 SW 26Th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 1 bd $950+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Cambridge Trinity

    1963 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,000+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    The Shannon

    911 SW 21St Ave, Portland, OR 97205
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
  • Studio $980+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Regency Apartments

    4.0 (32)
    1410 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Laundry Facilities
  • Studio $1,025
    1 bd $1,095
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Topanga

    2157 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Laundry Facilities
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When were prices and availability in Portland, OR last updated?

Prices and availability in Portland, OR were last updated on 13 Nov 2026.

What are the best apartments in Portland, OR?

The best apartments in Portland, OR are: The Parker, Clay & Tiffany, Quinten Tower, East Wind and Lorence Court Apartments.

What type of rental buildings are in Portland, OR?

In Portland, 48% of the residents are renting compared to 52% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 29% of Portland's rentals, 51% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 19% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Portland, OR under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in Portland, OR under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Portland, OR, where the average rent is $1,127 per month, there are 584 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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