Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Johns Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,000 (6 Rentals)

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, OR

As of April 17, 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 9230 North Saint Louis Avenue Model at 9230 North Saint Louis Avenue, Unit 9230 starting at $1,450 with a $1.61 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
9230 North Saint Louis Avenue, Unit 92309230 North Saint Louis Avenue2BR,1BA$1.61
Ivanhoe (1 & 2)2x12BR,1BA$1.90
Harrison Square Apartments2 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath -2BR,1BA$2.12
yanke012BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.86
9512 Oswego N Ave, Unit 59512 Oswego N Ave2BR,1BA$2.01
Bridgeview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Central Chalet Apartments1BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
9836 N Clarendon Ave, Unit 9836B9836 N Clarendon Ave1BR,1BA$1.53
Kenton Commons1 Level LoftStudio ,1BA$1.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Johns

What type of rentals are currently available in St. Johns?

There are currently 190 Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, OR with pricing that ranges from $995 to $2,185. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Johns ranging from $1,000 to $4,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St. Johns?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. Johns ranges from $1,000 to $4,650 with an average monthly rent of $2,510.

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