Cheap Homes for Rent in North Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $800 (29 Rentals)

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property at 5130 N Yale St

5130 N Yale St

PortlandOR97203

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2012 Y St, Unit 2012

2012 Y St
VancouverWA98661

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2409 Markle Ave

VancouverWA98660

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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. Zeal 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
Zeal LoftsS - Standard 2Studio,1BA$795
Margaret Carter PlazaOne Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit1BR,1BA$848
The Village Coliving Community1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Maya Angelou2 Bedroon 1 Bath2BR,1BA$878
Koz on KillingsworthStudioStudio,1BA$938
Fairmount ApartmentsStudio 02Studio,1BA$999
SippiStudio-SmallStudio,1BA$999
Kenton Commons1 Level LoftStudio,1BA$1,000
ShiftStudio B, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,022

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Portland, OR

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Portland area is the $1.58 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Townhome R Model at Creekside Village in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value North Portland apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Grand Vista Apartments starting at $2,021 with a $1.57 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.
Creekside Village2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Townhome R2BR,3BA$1.58
Grand Vista Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.57
7431 N Washburne Ave, Unit 7431 N Washurne Basement7431 N Washburne Ave2BR,1BA$1.36
9230 North Saint Louis Avenue, Unit 92309230 North Saint Louis Avenue2BR,1BA$1.61
Plum Meadows2x12BR,1BA$1.50
Parc CentralThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.65
Hank Reardon PlazaTownhouse Loft1BR,1BA$1.63
Bridgeview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Margaret Carter PlazaOne Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit1BR,1BA$1.47
Park TerraceOne Bedroom One Bathroom Unit Income and rent r...1BR,1BA$1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Portland

What type of rentals are currently available in North Portland?

There are currently 1144 Apartments for Rent in North Portland, OR with pricing that ranges from $560 to $9,063. There are also 116 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Portland ranging from $800 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Portland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Portland ranges from $800 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,887.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Portland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Portland range from $1,404 to $5,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,018 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,140.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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