Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Scott Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (55 Rentals)

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$1,259 - $1,325
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Studio Apartments Available Jul 27

Novus

4981 SE Woodstock BlvdPortland, OR 97206
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property at 6345 SE 85th Ave

$1,695 - $3,195

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 24

6345 SE 85th Ave

PortlandOR97266
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4923 SE 71st Ave, Unit 4923
$1,735
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

4923 SE 71st Ave, Unit 4923

4923 SE 71st AvePortland, 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 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shamrock Apartments

3430 SE 58th AvePortland, 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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Barrington Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barrington Square

7123 SE Powell BlvdPortland, 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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3430 SE 68th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3430 SE 68th Ave

3430 SE 68th 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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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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81 Powell
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

81 Powell

8105 SE Powell BlvdPortland, 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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Alexander Vincent I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alexander Vincent I

7301 SE Powell BlvdPortland, 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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The Arleta
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arleta

5214 SE 72nd AvePortland, 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

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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. Garden Villa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. 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
Garden VillaStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The LenoxStudio BStudio,1BA$1,273
Tristin Square Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath lg1BR,1BA$1,295
Modera WoodstockS01Studio,1BA$1,313
NAYA Generations1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,346
81 Powell2x1R2BR,1BA$1,350
54 Woodstock1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Scott, OR

As of July 23, 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 3BR/1.0BA Model at Claybourne Terrace starting at $1,875 with a $1.88 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
Claybourne Terrace3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.88
Country Squire2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
Rosette Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.03
81 Powell2x1R2BR,1BA$1.80
Tristin Square Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath lg1BR,1BA$1.99
NAYA Generations1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
Garden VillaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.08
54 Woodstock1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.19
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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