Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St. Johns Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $900 (20 Rentals)

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Clifden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clifden

8415 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
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Syracuse
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Syracuse

7210 N Burlington AvePortland, OR 97203
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Metropolitan North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metropolitan North

9222 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97203

Portland’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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North Louie
Studio Apartments

North Louie

7448 N Saint Louis AvePortland, OR 97203
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St. Johns Townhomes
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Johns Townhomes

8527-8537 N Saint Louis AvePortland, OR 97203
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Ivanhoe (1 & 2)
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivanhoe (1 & 2)

8510 N Ivanhoe StPortland, OR 97203
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Willamette View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Willamette View

6804-6838 N Richmond AvePortland, OR 97203
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Pier Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pier Park

8660 N Columbia BlvdPortland, OR 97203
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Syracuse
1 Bedroom Apartments

Syracuse

7228 N Burlington AvePortland, OR 97203

St. Johns

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Portland by our Portland, OR Local Expert Chad Deitchley. See how it ranks!

St. Johns, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available St. Johns Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the St. Johns area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Kenton Commons priced from $1,000. Central Chalet Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable St. Johns apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kenton Commons1 Level LoftStudio,1BA$1,000
Central Chalet Apartments1BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Bridgeview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,106
Plum Meadows1X11BR,1BA$1,114
Ivanhoe (1 & 2)StudioStudio,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, OR

As of February 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Johns area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Plum Meadows in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $1,347. The second greatest value St. Johns apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath - Model at Harrison Square Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Johns apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Plum Meadows2x12BR,1BA$1.50
Harrison Square Apartments2 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath -2BR,1BA$2.12
Bridgeview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Central Chalet Apartments1BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Ivanhoe (1 & 2)StudioStudio ,1BA$2.01
Kenton Commons1 Level LoftStudio ,1BA$1.89
Marvel 291x1A - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.83
Central LoftsC2Studio ,1BA$2.92
The Union at St John's.A7Studio ,1BA$3.13
Cathedral VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$2.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St. Johns, Portland, OR

Ranked #134

Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Johns Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St. Johns?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St. Johns is at Kenton Commons listed at $1,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Johns Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Johns Apartment is $1,100 at Central Chalet Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. Johns Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. Johns is starting from $1,325 at Central Chalet Apartments.

What is the most affordable St. Johns Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap St. Johns Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Plum Meadows and starts from $1,562.

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