
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the St. Johns Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,295 (5 Rentals)

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St. Johns, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Johns?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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St. Johns Studio Apartments | $1,298 | $1,000 | $1,450 |
St. Johns 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,328 | $1,095 | $1,900 |
St. Johns 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $1,295 | $2,185 |
St. Johns 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $1,562 | $2,545 |
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Getting Around the St. Johns Neighborhood in Portland, OR
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Johns Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in St. Johns?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St. Johns is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Johns?
The cheapest apartment in St. Johns is Plum Meadows which is listed at $1,347, while the average apartment in St. Johns costs $1,731.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St. Johns?
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 20 regular apartments in St. Johns that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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