
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lents Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (22 Rentals)
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Lents, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lents?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lents Studio Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
Lents 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,865 | $1,361 | $2,800 |
Lents 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $1,399 | $2,568 |
Lents 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,992 | $2,542 | $3,557 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lents Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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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 Johnson Creek Village Apartments. priced from $1,250. Oliver Station Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,361. Here are the most affordable Lents apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Johnson Creek Village Apartments. | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Oliver Station Apartments | 1 Bedroom Home | 1BR,1BA | $1,361 |
The Buckley at Lents | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Meadowlark | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Bush Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lents, OR
As of July 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lents area is the $1.79 price per square foot B2 Model at Scott Mountain in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,702. The second greatest value Lents apartment is the 2 Bedroom Home Model at Oliver Station Apartments starting at $1,629 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Scott Mountain | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
Oliver Station Apartments | 2 Bedroom Home | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
6205 SE 92nd Ave, Unit A | 6205 SE 92nd Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
Johnson Creek Village Apartments. | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Meadowlark | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Bush Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
The Buckley at Lents | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.97 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLents, Portland, OR
Ranked #135
Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,702.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lents?
The cheapest apartment in Lents is Johnson Creek Village Apartments. which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Lents costs $2,547.
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 13 regular apartments in Lents that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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