Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (9 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Portland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Portland Studio Apartments | $1,568 | $1,200 | $1,806 |
West Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,798 | $730 | $7,005 |
West Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $1,575 | $4,460 |
West Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,552 | $2,000 | $5,002 |
West Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,214 | $3,089 | $5,339 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available West Portland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Portland area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Cedar Mill Apartments priced from $1,095. Knoll West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable West Portland apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cedar Mill Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Knoll West | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Clermont | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,337 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Portland, OR
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Portland area is the $1.86 price per square foot C1 Model at Clermont in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,273. The second greatest value West Portland apartment is the Sequoia Renovated Model at Sofi At Forest Heights starting at $2,191 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Portland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Clermont | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.86 |
Sofi At Forest Heights | Sequoia Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.13 |
Evanbrook Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Sunset Station Apartments | 2 bedroom, 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
CEDAR MILL VILLAGE APARTMENTS | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Knoll West | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Alpine by Trion Living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Commons at Sylvan Highlands Apartments | Provence | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Commons at Timber Creek Apartments | Sonoma | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
West on Murray Apartments | WOM 673 sqft 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Portland Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Portland?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Portland is at West End District listed at $1,527.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Portland Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Portland Apartment is $1,095 at Cedar Mill Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Portland Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Portland is starting from $1,475 at Commons at Timber Creek Apartments.
What is the most affordable West Portland Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Portland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Commons at Timber Creek Apartments and starts from $1,699.
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