
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (315 Rentals)
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Tiller Terrace

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Nob Hill Court Apartments

Celio Apartments

Regency Apartments

Ongford Apartments
Portland’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Goose Hollow Tower

Fairmount Apartments

Koz on Interstate

2229 Northwest Everett Street, Unit Apt #2

The Fredrick

Kenton Commons

Derby Slabtown

Midtown Apartments

Nomad Apartments

Vintage Apartment near Nob Hill !

Portland Towers Apartments

Westfal Apartments

Central Chalet Apartments

1015 SW Woods St

Bridgeview Apartments

Rock Creek 185

Hillcrest Apartments

Manhattan Apartments

220 NW 17th Ave

2405 NW Irving St, Unit 2405#11

Stadium Station

Goose Hollow Plaza

1512 North Jarrett Street

4901-4905 N Maryland Ave

Emmons Place

Collins Circle

Commons at Sylvan Canyon Apartments

Knoll West

Kentonwood Dimensions

Cathedral Village

Q21 Apartments

Savona Apartments

Allendale Apartments

MERX Slabtown
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 | $1,520 | $800 | $6,609 |
Northwest Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $999 | $6,360 |
Northwest Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,523 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Northwest Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,297 | $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 |
Vista St. Clair | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
Nob Hill Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Celio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $960 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Portland, OR
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Portland area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2274 NW Irving St Model at 2274 NW Irving St, Unit 2276 NW Irving in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Northwest Portland apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at 6960 SW Canyon Rd starting at $2,450 with a $1.67 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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2274 NW Irving St, Unit 2276 NW Irving | 2274 NW Irving St | 3BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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 |
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 $960.
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 1,906 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 $210 which is $2,301 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Portland.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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.

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.

What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting
Written by: Trey Huguley
When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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.