
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lents Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (17 Rentals)
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Berry Ranch Apartments

Woodstock Crossing Apartments

9626 SE Foster Rd

Oliver Station Apartments
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Johnson Creek Village Apartments.

10735 SE Holgate Blvd

Lents 2000

Lents Village

Rockridge Gardens Apartments
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5840 SE 89th

Bellrose Station

Woody Guthrie Place

NAYA Generations

Woodstock Living
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lents Studio Apartments | $1,315 | $1,150 | $1,510 |
| Lents 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $1,066 | $2,500 |
| Lents 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,777 | $1,200 | $2,655 |
| Lents 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,241 | $1,471 | $2,679 |
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There are currently 17 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 2 Beds unit found at Bellrose Station priced from $1,180. Woody Guthrie Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Lents apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellrose Station | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| Woody Guthrie Place | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Oliver Station Apartments | 1 Bedroom Home | 1BR,1BA | $1,361 |
| Johnson Creek Village Apartments. | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Meadowlark | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lents, OR
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lents area is the $1.90 price per square foot townhouse Model at Spring Creek Trail in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Lents apartment is the C2 Model at Scott Mountain starting at $2,396 with a $2.19 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 | $1.90 |
| Scott Mountain | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Garden Villa | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Oliver Station Apartments | 2 Bedroom Home | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Johnson Creek Village Apartments. | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Meadowlark | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Bellrose Station | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Bush Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Timber Lofts | 2 Bedroom with Washer & Dryer | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 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 $2,295.
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lents?
Cheap apartments in Lents have an average cost of $405 which is $1,890 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lents.
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