Cheap Homes for Rent in Mount Scott Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,000 (6 Rentals)

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Mount Scott, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Scott Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Scott area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Portrose priced from $1,050. Connery Place - Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Mount Scott apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Portrose1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Connery Place - Student HousingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
54 WoodstockStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Scott, OR

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Scott area is the $2.00 price per square foot 5631 SE Boise St Model at 5631 SE Boise St, Unit Lower in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Mount Scott apartment is the 2x1R Model at 81 Powell starting at $1,495 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Scott apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5631 SE Boise St, Unit Lower5631 SE Boise St2BR,1BA$2.00
81 Powell2x1R2BR,1BA$1.99
Portrose1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43
Woodstock Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.45
5130 SE Foster Rd, Unit 51285130 SE Foster Rd2BR,1BA$2.43
Tristin Square Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath lg1BR,1BA$2.00
NAYA Generations1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
Sunshine PortlandOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
Alexander Vincent I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
Connery Place - Student HousingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Scott

What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Scott?

There are currently 189 Apartments for Rent in Mount Scott, OR with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,470. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Scott ranging from $1,000 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mount Scott?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mount Scott ranges from $1,000 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,275.

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