Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lents Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $800 (25 Rentals)

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5840 SE 89th
Studio Apartments

5840 SE 89th

5840 SE 89th AvePortland, OR 97266
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Woodstock Living
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodstock Living

6080 SE 84th AvePortland, OR 97266

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NAYA Generations
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

NAYA Generations

8510 SE Steele StPortland, OR 97266
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Bush Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Street

11111 SE Bush StPortland, OR 97266
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Meadowlark
2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlark

3600-3610 SE 112th AvePortland, OR 97266
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Red Tail Canyon
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Red Tail Canyon

8149 SE Aspen Summit DrPortland, OR 97266
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Lents 2000
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lents 2000

8940 SE Reedway StPortland, OR 97266
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Beverly Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Court

4519-4541 SE 104 AvePortland, OR 97266

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Spring Garden
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Garden

3632-3644 SE 88th AvePortland, OR 97266
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Lents Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lents Apartments

3709 SE 91st AvePortland, OR 97266
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Kirland Union Manors
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kirland Union Manors

3530-3535 SE 84th AvePortland, OR 97266
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Lents, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lents Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lents area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Berry Ranch Apartments priced from $1,066. Garden Villa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Lents apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Berry Ranch Apartments1 Bed 50% AMI1BR,1BA$1,066
Garden Villa1x11BR,1BA$1,125
Bush Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,350
Meadowlark2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,350
Oliver Station Apartments1 Bedroom Home1BR,1BA$1,361

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lents, OR

As of October 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lents area is the $1.76 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Home Model at Oliver Station Apartments in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,629. The second greatest value Lents apartment is the 2X1 Model at Johnson Creek Village Apartments. starting at $1,495 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lents apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oliver Station Apartments2 Bedroom Home2BR,1BA$1.76
Johnson Creek Village Apartments.2X12BR,1BA$1.76
Meadowlark2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.59
Bush Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.70
Garden Villa1x11BR,1BA$1.61
Scott MountainA1r1BR,1BA$2.45
Berry Ranch Apartments1 Bed 50% AMI1BR,1BA$2.00
The Buckley at LentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.97

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From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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A Local Experts Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lents, Portland, OR

Ranked #122

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Lents Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lents Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lents?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lents is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lents?

The cheapest apartment in Lents is Berry Ranch Apartments which is listed at $1,066, while the average apartment in Lents costs $2,119.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lents?

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 16 regular apartments in Lents 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 Lents?

Cheap apartments in Lents have an average cost of $293 which is $1,826 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lents.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Chad Deitchley

As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon, I’d like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Chad, and I come to the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team after living in Portland for decades.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.