Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (198 Rentals)

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North Portland, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Portland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Portland area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Terrace priced from $729. Ascend Apartments: New Micro Studios and Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable North Portland apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park TerraceOne Bedroom One Bathroom Unit Income and rent r...1BR,1BA$729
Ascend Apartments: New Micro Studios and LoftsStudio 1Studio,1BA$795
Margaret Carter PlazaOne Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit1BR,1BA$802
Zeal LoftsS - Standard 1Studio,1BA$820
The Village Coliving Community1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Maya Angelou2 Bedroon 1 Bath2BR,1BA$878
Koz on KillingsworthStudioStudio,1BA$943

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Portland, OR

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Portland area is the $1.62 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Model at Roosevelt Commons in the in the Central Park neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value North Portland apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment Model at Creekside Village starting at $1,549 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the North Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Portland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roosevelt Commons4 Bedroom 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1.62
Creekside Village2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.52
Plum Meadows2x12BR,1BA$1.50
9230 North Saint Louis Avenue, Unit 92309230 North Saint Louis Avenue2BR,1BA$1.61
Eagle Pointe Apartments2 BEDROOM/1.0 BATH2BR,1BA$1.65
Villas at Bridge Creek2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Hank Reardon PlazaTownhouse Loft1BR,1BA$1.63
Bridgeview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Margaret Carter PlazaOne Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit1BR,1BA$1.39
Maya Angelou1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68

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North Portland, Portland, OR

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Oregon, including Portland. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Portland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Portland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Portland is under $943.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Portland?

The cheapest apartment in North Portland is Park Terrace which is listed at $729, while the average apartment in North Portland costs $4,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Portland?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 97 regular apartments in North Portland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Portland?

Cheap apartments in North Portland have an average cost of $207 which is $4,043 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Portland.

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