Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Linnton Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $416 (53 Rentals)

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The Melrose Apartments
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$1,349 - $1,449

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Melrose Apartments

6734 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
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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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St Johns Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

St Johns Apartments

7437 N St Louis 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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Ivanhoe (1 & 2)
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivanhoe (1 & 2)

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

Clifden

8415 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
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6804-6838RICH
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6804-6838RICH

6804-6838 N Richmond AvePortland, 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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Peregrine Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peregrine Place

7025-7045 N Mohawk AvePortland, 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 3 Beds unit found at Miraflores priced from $859. St Johns Apartments 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
Miraflores3 bed 1 bath 50% HOME Low3BR, 1BA$859
St Johns ApartmentsStudio UpStudio, 1BA$1,125
Ivanhoe (1 & 2)StudioStudio, 1BA$1,249
Pier Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR, 1BA$1,249
Cathedral VillageOne Bed One Bath1BR, 1BA$1,250
8770 N Willamette0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,295
6804-6838RICH1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,295
Metropolitan North Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,295
Parkside CommonsSt. Johns 1 bedroom 1 bath in park-like setting...1BR, 1BA$1,299
Louis York Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Linnton, OR

As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Linnton area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3 bed 1 bath 50% HOME Low Model at Miraflores in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $859. The second greatest value Linnton apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 6867 N Fessenden St in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting at $1,895 with a $1.90 price per square foot. 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.
Miraflores3 bed 1 bath 50% HOME Low3BR, 1BA$0.70
6867 N Fessenden St2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1.90
7905 N Fessenden St, Unit #57905 N Fessenden St2BR, 1BA$1.81
The Melrose Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.69
Bridgepointe Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.86
Ridgecrest Timbers2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.91
Metropolitan North Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.73
9512 Oswego N Ave, Unit 69512 Oswego N Ave2BR, 1BA$1.86
Pier Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR, 1BA$1.93
Parkside CommonsSt. Johns 1 bedroom 1 bath in park-like setting...1BR, 1BA$2.01

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Linnton, Portland, OR

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Linnton Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Linnton?

The cheapest apartment in Linnton is Pier Park which is listed at $1,249, while the average apartment in Linnton costs $1,472.

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 21 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 $692 which is $780 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Linnton.

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