$1,399
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
7676 N. Lombard St., Portland, OR, 97203
Rentals in Portland, OR Under $1,500/mo
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$1,225
Studio1 bath384 sqftApartment
4429 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR, 97213
$1,395
2 beds1 bath794 sqftApartment
13000 NW Cornell Road, Portland, OR, 97229
$1,095
Studio1 bath246 sqftCondo
2049 NW Overton Street Unit 6, Portland, OR, 97209
$1,295
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
2500 SE 157th Ave, Portland, OR, 97236
$1,195
Studio1 bath300 sqftHouse
4763 N. Lombard St. #12, Portland, OR, 97203
$1,309
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
3011 E 9th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98661
$795
Studio1 bath180 sqftApartment
2250 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR, 97210
$1,195
Studio1 bath364 sqftApartment
5111 SE Woodstock, Portland, OR, 97206
$1,125
Studio1 bath488 sqftApartment
1975 NW Everett St., Portland, OR, 97209
$750
Studio1 bath210 sqftApartment
3912 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR, 97227
$895
Studio1 bath330 sqftApartment
3912 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR, 97227
$845
Studio1 bath300 sqftApartment
3912 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR, 97227
$925
Studio1 bath300 sqftApartment
3912 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR, 97227
$1,100
1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment
16124 SE Alder St., Portland, OR, 97233
$1,210
1 bed1 bath464 sqftApartment
1240 SW Columbia St, Portland, OR, 97201
$1,350
2 beds1 bath682 sqftApartment
16000 SE Alder St., Portland, OR, 97233
$1,500
1 bed1 bath800 sqftApartment
501 NE 112th Ave, Vancouver, WA, 98684
$1,325
1 bed1 bath684 sqftApartment
6225-6235 SW Burlingame, Portland, OR, 97239
$995
Studio1 bath400 sqftApartment
2351 NE 51st Ave, Portland, OR, 97213
$1,300
Studio1 bath305 sqftApartment
1020 SE 60th Ave, Portland, OR, 97215
$1,224
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
4201 E Fourth Plain, Vancouver, WA, 98661
$845
Studio1 bath310 sqftApartment
2165 SW Yamhill, Portland, OR, 97205
$895
Studio1 bath200 sqftApartment
2250 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR, 97210
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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 1,153 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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