
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Humboldt Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (47 Rentals)
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Koz on Killingsworth

Paceline

Nomad Apartments

Shift

Koz on Interstate

1410 N Webster St

Jasper

The Roux
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ArLo

4620 N Maryland Ave, Unit B102

Savona Apartments

Ella PDX

1480 N Jarrett St, Unit SI FL2-ID10

Ellis Flats

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Prescott

Kanjaya Building

826 N Humboldt St, Unit 2
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5728 N Williams Ave

Skidmore Apartments

4831 N Maryland Ave

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Northpointe

1505 N Humboldt St

The Robert

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The Wilmore

4712 N Williams Ave

4224-4224 N Commercial Ave
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Park Terrace

The Dr. Darrell Millner Building

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Lucera

Aniva

1480 N Jarrett St

57 Alberta

Trinidad Commons

Falcon Apartments
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5536 N Maryland Ave

Patton Square

Slogan Apartments

Ava's Place

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The Chloe

Mississippi Avenue Lofts

Peninsula Park Apartments

1270 N Wygant St
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10M - 110 N Blandena

11M - 85 N Going St
Humboldt, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Humboldt?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Studio Apartments | $1,317 | $899 | $1,967 |
| Humboldt 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $875 | $2,764 |
| Humboldt 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,171 | $1,495 | $3,815 |
| Humboldt 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,304 | $3,095 | $7,514 |
| Humboldt 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,148 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Humboldt Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Humboldt area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Terrace priced from $729. Koz on Killingsworth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Humboldt apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Terrace | One Bedroom One Bathroom Unit Income and rent r... | 1BR,1BA | $729 |
| Koz on Killingsworth | Studio - Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Paceline | The Breakaway - Live Work/Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Nomad Apartments | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Shift | Studio B, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,058 |
| Aniva | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Koz on Interstate | Structured - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| 57 Alberta | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
| Trinidad Commons | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Jasper | Studio- Income Limited | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Humboldt, OR
As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Humboldt area is the $2.09 price per square foot 2/2 Model at 11M - 85 N Going St in the in the Northeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Humboldt apartment is the 2/2 Model at 10M - 110 N Blandena starting at $2,300 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Northeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Humboldt apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11M - 85 N Going St | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| 10M - 110 N Blandena | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Northpointe | Two Bed Two Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Skidmore Apartments | Eastmore Unit 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Kanjaya Building | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Jasper | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Park Terrace | One Bedroom One Bathroom Unit Income and rent r... | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Ella PDX | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| 57 Alberta | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.37 |
| Aniva | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.71 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Humboldt Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Humboldt?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Humboldt is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Humboldt?
The cheapest apartment in Humboldt is Park Terrace which is listed at $729, while the average apartment in Humboldt costs $8,974.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Humboldt?
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 6 regular apartments in Humboldt that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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