
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Humboldt Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (22 Rentals)
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The Outpost

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Koz on Killingsworth

Shift

Paceline

Koz on Interstate

Nomad Apartments
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1480 N Jarrett St, Unit 303

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1504 North Jarrett Street

The Roux

ArLo

Park Terrace

The Dr. Darrell Millner Building

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Aniva

Trinidad Commons

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Ava's Place

Falcon Apartments

57 Alberta
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5536 N Maryland Ave
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 | $1,276 | $899 | $2,120 |
| Humboldt 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $875 | $2,923 |
| Humboldt 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,141 | $1,495 | $3,822 |
| Humboldt 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,531 | $2,995 | $6,068 |
| Humboldt 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,332 | $7,638 | $9,027 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Humboldt Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Humboldt Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Humboldt area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Shift priced from $995. Paceline has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Humboldt apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift | Studio B, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Paceline | The Spoke - Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Nomad Apartments | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Slogan Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Aniva | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Humboldt, OR
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Humboldt area is the $2.16 price per square foot 2 bed with yard Model at Patton Square in the in the Northeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Humboldt apartment is the A2 Model at Jasper starting at $1,703 with a $2.53 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patton Square | 2 bed with yard | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Jasper | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Northpointe | One Bed One Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Skidmore Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 822 N Killingsworth St, Unit #303 | 822 N Killingsworth St | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 1504 North Jarrett Street | 1504 North Jarrett Street | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Park Terrace | One Bedroom One Bathroom Section 8 Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Ellis Flats | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| The Roux | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Aniva | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
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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 $1,370.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Humboldt?
The cheapest apartment in Humboldt is Aniva which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Humboldt costs $7,911.
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 1 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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