Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (19 Rentals)

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Holly Hill Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Hill Apartments

11605 SW Butner RdPortland, OR 97225
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Clifden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clifden

8415 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
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Syracuse
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Syracuse

7210 N Burlington AvePortland, OR 97203

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North Louie
Studio Apartments

North Louie

7448 N Saint Louis AvePortland, OR 97203
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St. Johns Townhomes
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Johns Townhomes

8527-8537 N Saint Louis AvePortland, OR 97203

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Willamette View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Willamette View

6804-6838 N Richmond AvePortland, OR 97203
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The Opal Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Opal Apartments

12691 NW Dogwood StPortland, OR 97229
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Forest Park, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Park area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Cedar Mill Apartments priced from $1,095. Bridgeview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,106. Here are the most affordable Forest Park apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Mill Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Bridgeview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,106
Marvel 291X1A - 1 BEDROOM / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,125
Cathedral Park1 Bedroom, 1 bath 492 sqft1BR,1BA$1,205
Rock Creek 185E1Studio,1BA$1,254

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, OR

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Park area is the $1.86 price per square foot C1 Model at Clermont in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,273. The second greatest value Forest Park apartment is the Exeter Model at Hunters Run starting at $1,815 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ClermontC13BR,2BA$1.86
Hunters RunExeter2BR,2BA$1.86
Evanbrook Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.71
9230 North Saint Louis Avenue, Unit 92309230 North Saint Louis Avenue2BR,1BA$1.61
Somerset West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.83
CEDAR MILL VILLAGE APARTMENTS2x12BR,1BA$1.99
The Melrose Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.75
Lineage at Willow CreekTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.86
The Lakes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.95
Bridgeview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Park, Portland, OR

Ranked #82

Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Forest Park, Portland, and the greater Portland area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Forest Park Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

21 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

10 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forest Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forest Park is at Marvel 29 listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Park Apartment is $1,095 at Cedar Mill Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest Park is starting from $1,399 at The Melrose Apartments.

What is the most affordable Forest Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Forest Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Commons at Timber Creek Apartments and starts from $1,699.

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