
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lents Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (25 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lents?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lents Studio Apartments | $1,312 | $1,250 | $1,375 |
| Lents 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $1,066 | $2,500 |
| Lents 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $1,276 | $2,200 |
| Lents 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,402 | $1,471 | $3,879 |
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Cheapest Available Lents Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lents area of Portland, OR is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockridge Gardens Apartments priced from $1,100. Bellrose Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,180. Here are the most affordable Lents apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockridge Gardens Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Bellrose Station | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| Woody Guthrie Place | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Oliver Station Apartments | 1 Bedroom Home | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Garden Villa | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lents, OR
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lents area is the $2.00 price per square foot townhouse Model at Spring Creek Trail in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Lents apartment is the 2 Bedroom Home Model at Oliver Station Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.57 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek Trail | townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| Oliver Station Apartments | 2 Bedroom Home | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Meadowlark | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Bellrose Station | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Schiller Way | 2x1- 60% LIHTC | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Bush Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Rockridge Gardens Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| NAYA Generations | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Garden Villa | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
| Woody Guthrie Place | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lents Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lents?
The cheapest apartment in Lents is Woody Guthrie Place which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Lents costs $2,074.
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 4 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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