$1,042
Studio1 bath282 sqftApartment
3912 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR, 97227
Rentals in Portland, OR Under $1,500/mo
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$750
Studio1 bath210 sqftApartment
3912 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR, 97227
$725
Studio1 bath210 sqftApartment
3912 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR, 97227
$1,295
2 beds1 bath495 sqftApartment
3912 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR, 97227
$1,450
2 beds1 bath758 sqftApartment
14650 NW Cornell Rd., Portland, OR, 97229
$977
Studio1 bath299 sqftApartment
1430 NW Pettygrove St, Portland, OR, 97209
$1,245
1 bed1 bathApartment
2351 NE 51st Ave, Portland, OR, 97213
$1,175
Studio1 bath368 sqftApartment
2345 NW Marshall Street, Portland, OR, 97210
$750
Studio1 bath160 sqftApartment
1521 NE 41st Ave, Portland, OR, 97232
$1,395
Studio1 bath412 sqftApartment
2880 SE Division St, Portland, OR, 97202
$1,209
Studio1 bath354 sqftApartment
1809 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR, 97214
$1,003
Studio1 bath500 sqftApartment
6320 SW Lombard Ave, Beaverton, OR, 97008
$1,455
1 bed1 bath494 sqftApartment
3155 S. MOODY AVE STAFFORD 5, LLC, PORTLAND, OR, 97239
$1,275
1 bed1 bath489 sqftApartment
405 NE Mason St, Portland, OR, 97211
$1,425
1 bed1 bath667 sqftApartment
405 NE Mason St, Portland, OR, 97211
$1,460
1 bed1 bath747 sqftApartment
11408 SE 90th Ave, Happy Valley, OR, 97086
$1,029
Studio1 bath412 sqftApartment
9000 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR, 97203
$1,099
Studio1 bath338 sqftApartment
11 SE 57th Ave, Portland, OR, 97215
$1,250
Studio1 bath570 sqftApartment
2151 NW Johnson Street, Portland, OR, 97210
$1,165
Studio1 bath480 sqftApartment
2151 NW Johnson Street, Portland, OR, 97210
$950
Studio1 bath346 sqftApartment
2165 SW Yamhill, Portland, OR, 97205
$895
Studio1 bath290 sqftApartment
2165 SW Yamhill, Portland, OR, 97205
$989
Studio1 bath318 sqftApartment
1611 NW Marshall St, Portland, OR, 97209
$1,015
Studio1 bath442 sqftApartment
7424 N. St. Louis Ave., Portland, OR, 97203
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Portland, OR
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Portland inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Portland.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Portland, OR
Rentler currently shows 1,151 rentals in Portland priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in Portland, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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