$1,302
Studio1 bath350 sqftApartment
10918 SE Stark St, Portland, OR, 97216
Rentals in Portland, OR Under $1,500/mo
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$1,250
1 bed1 bath460 sqftApartment
1429 SW 14th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97201
$995
Studio1 bath315 sqftApartment
1429 SW 14th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97201
$1,300
2 beds1 bath870 sqftApartment
13116 SE Powell Boulevard, Portland, OR, 97236
$1,035
Studio1 bath258 sqftApartment
2180 NE 47th Ave, Portland, OR, 97213
$1,064
Studio1 bath241 sqftApartment
2180 NE 47th Ave, Portland, OR, 97213
$1,425
1 bed1 bath405 sqftApartment
2730 N. Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR, 97217
$1,245
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
2351 NE 51st Ave, Portland, OR, 97213
$1,395
Studio1 bath436 sqftApartment
2880 SE Division St, Portland, OR, 97202
$1,400
1 bed1 bath422 sqftApartment
3518-3532 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97239
$1,025
Studio1 bath400 sqftApartment
1709 SW Morrison St., Portland, OR, 97205
$1,300
Studio1 bath425 sqftApartment
2421 NE Irving St, Portland, OR, 97232
$1,499
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
5440 NE Sandycrest Terrace, #1, Portland, OR, 97213
$1,299
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
4201 E Fourth Plain, Vancouver, WA, 98661
$1,500
1 bed1 bath659 sqftApartment
1912 NE Schuyler St, Portland, OR, 97212
$1,025
Studio1 bath400 sqftApartment
1709 SW Morrison St., Portland, OR, 97205
$1,045
Studio1 bath500 sqftApartment
807 SW 14th Ave, Portland, OR, 97205
$1,095
Studio1 bath500 sqftApartment
807 SW 14th Ave, Portland, OR, 97205
$1,035
Studio1 bath258 sqftApartment
2180 NE 47th Ave, Portland, OR, 97213
$989
Studio1 bath317 sqftApartment
1611 NW Marshall St, Portland, OR, 97209
$995
Studio1 bath359 sqftApartment
1129 SW Columbia St, Portland, OR, 97201
$895
Studio1 bath600 sqftApartment
1631 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR, 97205
$925
Studio1 bath280 sqftApartment
1615 SW Morrison St., Portland, OR, 97205
$995
Studio1 bath311 sqftApartment
11211 NE Weidler St, Portland, OR, 97220
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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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