$836
3 beds1 bathCondo
9807 N Taft Ave. #9807, Portland, OR, 97203
Rentals in Portland, OR Under $1,500/mo
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$1,128
3 beds1 bathCondo
8510 N. St. Louis Ave. #8510, Portland, OR, 97203
$475
3 beds1 bathCondo
4636 NE 42nd Avenue #4636, Portland, OR, 97218
$1,036
2 beds1 bathCondo
850 NE 81st Avenue #850, Portland, OR, 97213
$1,495
1 bed1 bath900 sqftHouse
12514 SE 7 STREET #B23, VANCOUVER, WA, 98683
$1,395
1 bed1 bath738 sqftCondo
14140 SW Allen Blvd Unit #:65, Beaverton, OR, 97005
$1,350
2 beds1 bath550 sqftHouse
4819 NE 50th Pl, Portland, OR, 97218
$1,295
2 beds1 bath550 sqftCondo
4801 NE 50th Pl, Portland, OR, 97218
$1,295
2 beds1 bath850 sqftHouse
319 NE 104 AVENUE Unit B, VANCOUVER, WA, 98664
$1,295
1 bed1 bath650 sqftApartment
14124-14212 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, 97230
$1,295
1 bed1 bath650 sqftCondo
14140 NE Sandy Blvd Q-04, Portland, OR, 97230
$1,495
1 bed1 bath850 sqftHouse
12514 SE 7 STREET #A5, VANCOUVER, WA, 98683
$1,395
1 bed1 bath699 sqftCondo
650 SW 150th Avenue Unit #:317, Beaverton, OR, 97006
$1,200
2 beds1 bath950 sqftCondo
17838 NE Multnomah Dr Unit 16, Gresham, OR, 97230
$1,495
2 beds1 bath901 sqftCondo
2022 E 6th St Unit 1, Vancouver, WA, 98661
$1,495
1 bed1 bath530 sqftApartment
1520 N Bryant St, Portland, OR, 97217
$1,495
1 bed1 bath530 sqftCondo
1520 N Bryant St 2, Portland, OR, 97217
$1,125
2 beds1 bath850 sqftHouse
13437 SE Stark St, Portland, OR, 97233
$995
Studio1 bath500 sqftHouse
15847 SE Stark Street #66, Portland, OR, 97233
$1,195
2 beds1 bath900 sqftHouse
7817 N Haven Ave, Portland, OR, 97203
$1,200
Studio1 bath325 sqftHouse
12311 SE McGillivray Blvd, Vancouver, WA, 98683
$1,195
Studio1 bath500 sqftApartment
2703 E 8 Street, Vancouver, WA, 98661
$1,300
2 beds1 bath825 sqftApartment
17439 SE Stark St, Portland, OR, 97233
$995
Studio1 bath400 sqftApartment
2318 SW Osage Street, Portland, OR, 97205
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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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