$995
Studio1 bath295 sqftApartment
5460 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR, 97217
Rentals in Portland, OR Under $1,500/mo
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$1,135
Studio1 bath261 sqftApartment
2180 NE 47th Ave, Portland, OR, 97213
$940
Studio1 bath295 sqftApartment
5460 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR, 97217
$1,050
Studio1 bath320 sqftApartment
5460 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR, 97217
$1,035
Studio1 bath251 sqftApartment
2180 NE 47th Ave, Portland, OR, 97213
$1,300
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
2605 E MILL PLAIN BLVD - Unit 4, Vancouver, WA, 98661
$1,095
Studio1 bath378 sqftApartment
5460 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR, 97217
$1,300
1 bed1 bath650 sqftApartment
Sunflower Community Inc. - 032 11575 SW 135th Ave., Tigard, OR, 97223
$1,495
2 beds1 bath770 sqftApartment
11115 SE HOLGATE BLVD #7A, PORTLAND, OR, 97266
$1,300
2 beds1 bath851 sqftApartment
621 NE 162nd Units 1-22, Portland, OR, 97230
$1,100
1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment
2530-2545 SE 125th Ave, Portland, OR, 97236
$1,399
2 beds1 bath950 sqftApartment
4300-4344 SE 122ND AVE, PORTLAND, OR, 97236
$1,399
2 beds1 bath950 sqftApartment
4300-4344 SE 122ND AVE, PORTLAND, OR, 97236
$1,275
Studio1 bath425 sqftApartment
2185 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR, 97205
$1,250
Studio1 bath440 sqftApartment
2185 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR, 97205
$1,165
Studio1 bath440 sqftApartment
2185 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR, 97205
$750
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
6026-6036 NE Ainsworth St, Portland, OR, 97218
$1,225
Studio1 bath375 sqftApartment
831 NE 29th, Portland, OR, 97232
$1,195
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
729 E Burnside, Portland, OR, 97214
$1,495
2 beds1.5 baths925 sqftApartment
1323 E Reserve Street, Vancouver, WA, 98661
$1,475
2 beds1 bath777 sqftApartment
9408 SW ALLEN BLVD, PORTLAND, OR, 97223
$1,475
2 beds1 bath777 sqftApartment
9408 SW ALLEN BLVD, PORTLAND, OR, 97223
$1,475
2 beds1 bath777 sqftApartment
9408 SW ALLEN BLVD, PORTLAND, OR, 97223
$1,195
Studio1 bath352 sqftApartment
311 NE Graham St, Portland, OR, 97212
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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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