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

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Koz on Killingsworth
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$899 - $1,595
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 12

Koz on Killingsworth

151 N Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97217
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1504 North Jarrett Street
$1,225
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1504 North Jarrett Street

1504 North Jarrett StreetPortland, OR 97217
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Park Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace

315 N Alberta StPortland, OR 97217
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Lucera
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lucera

4626 N Maryland AvePortland, OR 97217
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Aniva
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Aniva

5055 N Interstate AvePortland, OR 97217
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Trinidad Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Trinidad Commons

5712 N Interstate AvePortland, OR 97217
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Slogan Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Slogan Apartments

1510 N Sumner StPortland, OR 97217
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Ava's Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ava's Place

5881 N Montana AvePortland, OR 97217
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Falcon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Falcon Apartments

5401-5425 N Albina AvePortland, OR 97217
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57 Alberta
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

57 Alberta

5012 NE Cleveland AvePortland, OR 97211

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5536 N Maryland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5536 N Maryland Ave

5536 N Maryland AvePortland, OR 97217
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Humboldt, Portland, OR Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ShiftStudio B, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$995
PacelineThe Spoke - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$999
Nomad ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$1,025
Slogan Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
Aniva1X11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Patton Square2 bed with yard2BR,1BA$2.16
JasperA21BR,1BA$2.53
NorthpointeOne Bed One Bath A1BR,1BA$2.71
Skidmore Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.47
822 N Killingsworth St, Unit #303822 N Killingsworth St2BR,1BA$2.58
1504 North Jarrett Street1504 North Jarrett Street1BR,1BA$2.23
Park TerraceOne Bedroom One Bathroom Section 8 Unit1BR,1BA$2.54
Ellis Flats1x11BR,1BA$2.67
The Roux1x11BR,1BA$2.56
Aniva1X11BR,1BA$2.56

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States, including Portland. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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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