Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest District Portland, OR from $500 (136 Rentals)

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Northwest District, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest District area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Morrison Park Apartments priced from $875. Katherine Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Northwest District apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morrison Park Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$875
Katherine Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Washington Plaza Apartmentss5fl 275Studio,1BA$915
Emmons PlaceSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$949
Celio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Koz on NW 16thStudio SStudio,1BA$960
Stadium StationStudio BStudio,1BA$975
Derby SlabtownStudio-S MULTEStudio,1BA$999
Edington CourtStudio AStudio,1BA$1,000
Uptown Arms & ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest District, OR

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest District area is the $2.16 price per square foot Division Model at Bridgetown Lofts in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Northwest District apartment is the Fremont Studio B Model at Honeyman Hardware Lofts starting at $1,669 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Pearl District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridgetown LoftsDivision2BR,2BA$2.16
Honeyman Hardware LoftsFremont Studio BStudio ,1BA$1.85
Nob Hill Court Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$2.06
Teasdale Apartments!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
735 St. ClairA41BR,1BA$2.17
The Hartford1x11BR,1BA$1.99
Allendale Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.08
The Stewart1x11BR,1BA$2.17
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.09
Winona Apartments!0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.19

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A Local Experts Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

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Northwest District, Portland, OR

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Northwest District, Portland, and the greater Portland area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northwest District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northwest District is at Morrison Park Apartments listed at $875.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest District Apartment is $1,100 at Twenty 65 Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northwest District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest District is starting from $1,200 at Morrison Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Northwest District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northwest District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at KADO NW and starts from $3,199.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Chad Deitchley

As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon, I’d like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Chad, and I come to the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team after living in Portland for decades.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

Written by: Chad Deitchley

Hello! My name is Chad, and I joined the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team as a Local Expert after living in Portland, Oregon, for more than 20 years. I have a deep love for this charming and vibrant city.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!