Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Park Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $416 (125 Rentals)

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property at 5776 NW 181st Ave
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000
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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 18
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5776 NW 181st Ave

PortlandOR97229
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The Melrose Apartments
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$1,200 - $1,449

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Melrose Apartments

6734 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
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Clermont
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$1,316 - $2,988

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Clermont

1801-1899 N W 143rd AvePortland, OR 97229
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Lakemont Ridge
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$1,625 - $2,650

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Lakemont Ridge

7128 NW 159th AvePortland, OR 97229
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Miraflores
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Miraflores

8917 N NewellPortland, OR 97203
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Forest Park, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Park area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunset Plaza Apartments priced from $1,050. The Bluffs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Forest Park apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunset Plaza Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,050
The BluffsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Virginia Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100
WyndhavenOne Bedroom -11BR,1BA$1,122
Ivanhoe (1 & 2)StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
The Melrose Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Central Lofts ApartmentsC1Studio,1BA$1,240
Pier Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,249
Cathedral VillageOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Marvel 29SA3 - STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,277

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Park, OR

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Park area is the $1.71 price per square foot 2x2.5 Model at Sarah Court in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Forest Park apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath Model at Evanbrook Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sarah Court2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.71
Evanbrook Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.60
Meadow Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.63
Cornell Manor2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.71
CEDAR MILL VILLAGE APARTMENTS2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.83
7905 N Fessenden St, Unit #57905 N Fessenden St2BR,1BA$1.81
College Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.84
Metropolitan North Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.86
9512 Oswego N Ave, Unit 69512 Oswego N Ave2BR,1BA$1.86
WyndhavenOne Bedroom - 21BR,1BA$1.71

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Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Forest Park, Portland, and the greater Portland area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Forest Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Park is under $1,277.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Park?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Park is Sunset Plaza Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Forest Park costs $1,682.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Park?

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 29 regular apartments in Forest Park 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 Forest Park?

Cheap apartments in Forest Park have an average cost of $166 which is $1,516 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Park.

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