Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Scott Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (42 Rentals)

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$1,355 - $1,699
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Novus

4981 SE Woodstock BlvdPortland, OR 97206
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Firland
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Firland

8012-8036 SE Raymond StPortland, OR 97206

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Country Squire
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Country Squire

6720-6730 SE 72nd AvePortland, OR 97206
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Shamrock
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shamrock

3430 SE 58th AvePortland, OR 97206
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Alexander Vincent I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alexander Vincent I

7301 SE Powell BlvdPortland, OR 97206
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Raymond Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Raymond Apartments

8104-8110 SE Raymond StPortland, OR 97206
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Villa St Margaret
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa St Margaret

3825 SE 80th AvePortland, OR 97206
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Roseland Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Roseland Apartments

5811 SE Boise StPortland, OR 97206
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The Lenox
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lenox

5151 SE Holgate BlvdPortland, OR 97206

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Barrington Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barrington Square

7123 SE Powell BlvdPortland, OR 97206
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81 Powell
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

81 Powell

8105 SE Powell BlvdPortland, OR 97206
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3430 SE 68th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3430 SE 68th Ave

3430 SE 68th AvePortland, OR 97206
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NAYA Generations
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

NAYA Generations

8510 SE Steele StPortland, OR 97266
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7710 SE Mitchell St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7710 SE Mitchell St

7710 SE Mitchell StPortland, OR 97206

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Woodstock Living
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodstock Living

6080 SE 84th AvePortland, OR 97266
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The Arleta
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arleta

5214 SE 72nd AvePortland, OR 97206
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6702 SE 80th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6702 SE 80th Ave

6702 SE 80th AvePortland, OR 97206
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Modera Woodstock
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Modera Woodstock

4850 SE Woodstock BlvdPortland, OR 97206
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Rosette Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosette Apartments

7423-7441 SE Henry StPortland, OR 97206

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Stock
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stock

6015 SE 51st AvePortland, OR 97206

Mount Scott, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Scott Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Scott area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Raymond Apartments priced from $1,145. 81 Powell has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Mount Scott apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Raymond Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,145
81 Powell1x1R1BR,1BA$1,275
Tristin Square Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath lg1BR,1BA$1,295
BD52Studio CStudio,1BA$1,299
Country Squire3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,353
The Arleta1x1R1BR,1BA$1,375
54 Woodstock Apartments~ Great Location ~Vibrant Neighborhood1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Modera WoodstockS01Studio,1BA$1,445
The LenoxOne Bedroom C1BR,1BA$1,450
Rosette Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Scott, OR

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Scott area is the $1.47 price per square foot 5625 SE Powell Blvd Model at 5625 SE Powell Blvd, Unit 5625 in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Mount Scott apartment is the 2x1.5 Model at Garden Villa starting at $1,695 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Scott apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5625 SE Powell Blvd, Unit 56255625 SE Powell Blvd2BR,2BA$1.47
Garden Villa2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.73
Rhine St Apts RH-78652 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.86
Country Squire2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
Woodstock Manor2 Bed 1 Bath FL - 1A2BR,1BA$2.13
Rosette Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.03
54 Woodstock Apartments~ Great Location ~Vibrant Neighborhood1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.92
Tristin Square Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath lg1BR,1BA$1.99
81 Powell1x1R1BR,1BA$2.13
Raymond Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.22

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Mount Scott, Portland, OR

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Scott Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Scott Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Scott Apartment is $1,145 at Raymond Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mount Scott Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mount Scott is starting from $1,350 at 81 Powell.

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