Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Mt Scott Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (11 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the West Mt Scott area of Portland.

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5840 SE 89th
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5840 SE 89th

5840 SE 89th AvePortland, OR 97266

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Town Center Station
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Town Center Station

8719 SE Monterey AveHappy Valley, OR 97086
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Acadia Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acadia Gardens

8370 SE Causey AveHappy Valley, OR 97086
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West Mt Scott, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Mt Scott Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Mt Scott area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Avana at Happy Valley priced from $1,073. 89th Ave. Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable West Mt Scott apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avana at Happy ValleyStudio One Bath (424 SF)Studio,1BA$1,073
89th Ave. ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Crestview Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
King Manor in Milwaukie1x11BR,1BA$1,275
Easton Ridge1x11BR,1BA$1,283

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Mt Scott, OR

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Mt Scott area is the $1.70 price per square foot Denby Model at Town Center Heights in the in the West Mt Scott neighborhood starting from $2,015. The second greatest value West Mt Scott apartment is the Two-Bedroom Model at Fuller Station starting at $1,630 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Woodstock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Mt Scott apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Town Center HeightsDenby2BR,2BA$1.70
Fuller StationTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.58
Sunnyside Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.71
Mt. Scott Commons2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.80
Foster Plaza Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.64
6205 SE 92nd Ave, Unit A6205 SE 92nd Ave2BR,2BA$1.67
Fuller Commons2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.85
Harmony Court Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
Bristol Court Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.91
Easton Ridge1x11BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Mt Scott, Portland, OR

Ranked #99

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Portland. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the West Mt Scott Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

10 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Mt Scott Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Mt Scott?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Mt Scott is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Mt Scott?

The cheapest apartment in West Mt Scott is Avana at Happy Valley which is listed at $1,249, while the average apartment in West Mt Scott costs $4,849.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Mt Scott?

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 14 regular apartments in West Mt Scott 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 West Mt Scott?

Cheap apartments in West Mt Scott have an average cost of $192 which is $4,657 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Mt Scott.

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