Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Linnton Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $400 (40 Rentals)

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property at 9120 N Tioga Ave

$1,000

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

9120 N Tioga Ave

PortlandOR97203

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The Melrose Apartments
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$1,299 - $1,449
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The Melrose Apartments

6734 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
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property at 7420 N Alma Ave

$1,750

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7420 N Alma Ave

PortlandOR97203
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Miraflores
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Miraflores

8917 N NewellPortland, OR 97203
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Syracuse
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Syracuse

7210 N Burlington AvePortland, OR 97203
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North Louie
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Louie

7448 N Saint Louis AvePortland, OR 97203
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St. Johns Townhomes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Johns Townhomes

8527-8537 N Saint Louis AvePortland, OR 97203

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Clifden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clifden

8415 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
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Ivanhoe (1 & 2)
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivanhoe (1 & 2)

8510 N Ivanhoe StPortland, OR 97203
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yanke01
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

yanke01

9222 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97203
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Willamette View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willamette View

6804-6838 N Richmond AvePortland, OR 97203
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Cathedral Village
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cathedral Village

6520 N Salem AvePortland, OR 97203
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Bridger Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridger Commons

8922 N Kellogg StPortland, OR 97203

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St. J's
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. J's

7180 N Leavitt AvePortland, OR 97203
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The Bridgecrest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bridgecrest

7002-7102 N Alta AvePortland, OR 97203
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West Lombard
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Lombard

6375 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97203
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Syracuse
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Syracuse

7228 N Burlington AvePortland, OR 97203

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Linnton, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Linnton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Linnton area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Clifden priced from $1,125. Ivanhoe (1 & 2) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Linnton apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clifden1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,125
Ivanhoe (1 & 2)StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
yanke011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,163
Cathedral VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,187
8770 N Willamette0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
Marvel 29SA3 - STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,224
L39 Group0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,224
The Union at St John's.A4Studio,1BA$1,230
Parkside Commons1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Linnton, OR

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Linnton area is the $1.61 price per square foot 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Clifden in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Linnton apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Bridgeview Apartments starting at $1,163 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Linnton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clifden1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.61
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.68
Pier Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.99
Parkside Commons1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.93
The Melrose Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
yanke011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.93
Ridgecrest Timbers1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.17
Harrison Square Apartments1 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath -1BR,1BA$2.52
Ivanhoe (1 & 2)StudioStudio ,1BA$2.21
8770 N Willamette0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.45

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Linnton, Portland, OR

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Linnton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Linnton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Linnton is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Linnton?

The cheapest apartment in Linnton is Clifden which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Linnton costs $1,832.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Linnton?

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 15 regular apartments in Linnton 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 Linnton?

Cheap apartments in Linnton have an average cost of $551 which is $1,281 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Linnton.

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