Cheap Homes for Rent in Vernon Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,200 (17 Rentals)

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Vernon, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Vernon, OR

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Vernon, OR area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Vernon Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

Cheapest Available Vernon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Vernon area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Terrace priced from $729. Margaret Carter Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $802. Here are the most affordable Vernon apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park TerraceOne Bedroom One Bathroom Unit Income and rent r...1BR,1BA$729
Margaret Carter PlazaOne Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit1BR,1BA$802
Zeal LoftsS - Standard 1Studio,1BA$820
The Village Coliving Community1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Maya Angelou2 Bedroon 1 Bath2BR,1BA$878

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vernon, OR

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Vernon area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Villas de Mariposas in the in the Cully neighborhood starting from $1,257. The second greatest value Vernon apartment is the lxl Model at Irvington Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Central Northeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Vernon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas de Mariposas3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.08
Irvington Apartmentslxl1BR,1BA$1.68
Bailey Commons1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.97
Hank Reardon PlazaTownhouse Loft1BR,1BA$1.63
Hollywood Towne House Apartments1bd1ba5fl 7441BR,1BA$2.00
MF 14 - N Humboldt1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.98
Margaret Carter PlazaOne Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit1BR,1BA$1.39
Maya Angelou1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Kenton Commons1 Level LoftStudio ,1BA$1.89
Kimberly Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vernon

What type of rentals are currently available in Vernon?

There are currently 744 Apartments for Rent in Vernon, OR with pricing that ranges from $500 to $8,155. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Vernon ranging from $1,295 to $10,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Vernon?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Vernon ranges from $1,295 to $10,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,782.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Vernon?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Vernon range from $1,760 to $3,295, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,345 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,495.

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