Cheap Homes for Rent in Mount Scott Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,200 (5 Rentals)

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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 NAYA Generations priced from $644. 54 Woodstock , Studios & One Bedrooms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Mount Scott apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
NAYA Generations1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$644
54 Woodstock , Studios & One Bedrooms0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100
Raymond Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Scott, OR

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Scott area is the $1.82 price per square foot B2 Model at Scott Mountain in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Mount Scott apartment is the 2x1 Model at Alexander Vincent I starting at $1,495 with a $1.82 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.
Scott MountainB22BR,2BA$1.82
Alexander Vincent I2x12BR,1BA$1.82
Tristin Square Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.88
Connery Place - Student Housing2x12BR,1BA$1.75
NAYA Generations1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Sunshine PortlandOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2.63
Raymond Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.08
The LenoxOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.68
The Buckley at LentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.71
54 Woodstock , Studios & One Bedrooms0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Scott

What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Scott?

There are currently 187 Apartments for Rent in Mount Scott, OR with pricing that ranges from $660 to $3,340. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Scott ranging from $1,215 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mount Scott?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mount Scott ranges from $1,215 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,328.

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