
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (310 Rentals)
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Tiller Terrace

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Nob Hill Court Apartments

Regency Apartments

Ongford Apartments

Goose Hollow Tower
Portland’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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9836 N Clarendon Ave, Unit 9836B

2229 Northwest Everett Street, Unit Apt #2

Derby Slabtown

Fairmount Apartments

The Fredrick

Kenton Commons

Vista St. Clair

Koz on Interstate

Midtown Apartments

Nomad Apartments

Portland Towers Apartments

Westfal Apartments

Central Chalet Apartments

1015 SW Woods St

Bridgeview Apartments

Rock Creek 185

Q21 Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

Manhattan Apartments

220 NW 17th Ave

Stadium Station

Goose Hollow Plaza

1512 North Jarrett Street

4901-4905 N Maryland Ave

Emmons Place

Collins Circle

Commons at Sylvan Canyon Apartments

Kentonwood Dimensions

Cathedral Village

Savona Apartments

Allendale Apartments

MERX Slabtown

The Opal Apartments
Northwest Portland, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Portland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northwest Portland Studio Apartments | $1,532 | $800 | $6,380 |
Northwest Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,952 | $995 | $6,180 |
Northwest Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,507 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Northwest Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,438 | $1,567 | $10,000+ |
Northwest Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,495 |
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Cheapest Available Northwest Portland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Portland area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Morrison Park Apartments priced from $800. Tiller Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Northwest Portland apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Morrison Park Apartments | Studio - 50% | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Tiller Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Koz on 4th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $912 |
Washington Plaza Apartments | s2fl 305 | Studio,1BA | $915 |
Nob Hill Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Regency Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $980 |
Ongford Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Portland, OR
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Portland area is the $1.67 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at 6960 SW Canyon Rd in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Northwest Portland apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Gallery Park Apartments starting at $1,799 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Portland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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6960 SW Canyon Rd | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Gallery Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Country Oaks | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Merlo Station | Three-Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Jasper Place by Trion Living | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
9230 North Saint Louis Avenue, Unit 9230 | 9230 North Saint Louis Avenue | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Bridgeview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Uptown Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Park Avenue Gardens | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Hidwell Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Portland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Portland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Portland is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Portland?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Portland is Westfal Apartments which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Northwest Portland costs $2,511.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest 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 127 regular apartments in Northwest 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 Northwest Portland?
Cheap apartments in Northwest Portland have an average cost of $226 which is $2,285 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Portland.
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.

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.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.