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Apartments for Rent in Portland, OR under $1200

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Apartments for Rent in Portland, OR under $1200. 543 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a couch and a lamp
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    1963 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
    STUDIO $925+
    1 BED $925+
  • a reflection of a building in a window
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    1600 SE Morrison, Portland, OR 97214
    1 BED $1,195
  • a sign for chunchill gardens with trees in the background
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    3005-3017 SW Hume Street, Portland, OR 97219
    1 BED $1,195
  • a living room with a blue couch and a yellow chair
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    27 NW Trinity Pl, Portland, OR 97209
    STUDIO $925+
    1 BED $1,025+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and black appliances and a window
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    7424 N. Saint Louis Avenue, Portland, OR 97203
    STUDIO $1,095
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  • an open living room with a couch and chairs and a large window
    Today

    950 SW 21St Ave., Portland, OR 97205
    STUDIO $1,130
  • a kitchen with a stove and sink and a white cabinet
    Today

    2631 N Mississippi Avenue, Portland, OR 97227
    STUDIO $992+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    1000 SW Vista Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
    STUDIO $1,157+
  • a living room with a green couch and paintings on the wall
    Today

    1417 SW 10Th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
    STUDIO $995+
  • a kitchen with blue cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
    Today

    1010 NW 17Th Ave., Portland, OR 97209
    STUDIO $1,195+
  • a large living room with couches and a table
    Today

    1950 NE Everett St, Portland, OR 97232
    STUDIO $1,065+
    1 BED Ask for pricing
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  • the living room and dining room of an apartment with a couch and a table
    Today

    6734 N Fessenden Street, Portland, OR 97203
    1 BED $1,184+
  • a living room with furniture and a fireplace
    Today

    901 SW King Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
    STUDIO $1,180+
    1 BED $1,155+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a book shelf
    Today

    614 SW Jackson St, Portland, OR 97201
    STUDIO $1,195+
  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a refrigerator
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    1650 NE Killingsworth, Portland, OR 97211
    STUDIO $1,200+
  • a tall building with cars parked in the snow
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    1949 NW Everett, Portland, OR 97209
    STUDIO $950
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a cabinet above it
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    1025 SW 11Th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
    1 BED $1,200
  • a living room with two couches and a coffee table
    Today

    5151 SE Holgate Boulevard, Portland, OR 97206
    STUDIO $1,096+
  • an empty living room with a fireplace and a window
    Today

    2210 NW Everett, Portland, OR 97210
    STUDIO $1,100+
  • a living room and kitchen with a white couch and a table
    Today

    1430 NW Pettygrove St, Portland, OR 97209
    STUDIO $895+
  • a living room with a blue rug and a table and chairs
    Today

    5012 NE Cleveland Ave, Portland, OR 97211
    STUDIO Ask for pricing
  • apartment interior with hardwood floors and a view of the kitchen
    Today

    411 SW 12Th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
    STUDIO Ask for pricing
    1 BED $1,150
  • front of analog showroom with cars in the window
    Today

    1871 N Flint Ave, Portland, OR 97227
    STUDIO $1,074+
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    Today

    951 NE Linden Avenue, Gresham, OR 97030
    1 BED $1,000
    2 BEDS $1,125
    3 BEDS $1,200
  • a living room with white walls and carpet and a sliding glass door
    Today

    18837 SE Yamhill Street, Portland, OR 97233
    1 BED $1,200
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Portland, OR last updated?

Prices and availability in Portland, OR were last updated on 9 Apr 2026.

What are the best apartments in Portland, OR?

The best apartments in Portland, OR are: Bridgetown Lofts, Cambridge Trinity, Slogan, Morrison 16 and Maddox Apartments.

What type of rental buildings are in Portland, OR?

In Portland, 47% of the residents are renting compared to 53% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 28% of Portland's rentals, 52% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 19% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Portland, OR under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in Portland, OR under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Portland, OR, where the average rent is $1,176 per month, there are 543 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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