Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Scott Arleta Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (37 Rentals)

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Raymond Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Raymond Apartments

8104-8110 SE Raymond StPortland, OR 97206
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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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5407 SE 77th Ave
Studio Apartments

5407 SE 77th Ave

5407 SE 77th AvePortland, OR 97206
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Rose Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Place

7424-7434 SE Henry StPortland, OR 97206

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7709 SE Harold St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7709 SE Harold St

7709 SE Harold StPortland, OR 97206
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Woodstock Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodstock Manor

7315-7325 SE Mitchell CtPortland, OR 97206
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Tillicum Court
Studio Apartments

Tillicum Court

5135 SE 73rd AvePortland, OR 97206
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4614 SE 67th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4614 SE 67th Ave

4614 SE 67th AvePortland, OR 97206
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Nawikka Court
Studio Apartments

Nawikka Court

5110 SE 76th AvePortland, OR 97206
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Pardee Community
Studio Apartments

Pardee Community

6032 SE Pardee StPortland, OR 97206

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Jim & Salle's Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jim & Salle's Place

7531-7629 SE Steele StPortland, OR 97206
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4624 64th Ave
Studio Apartments

4624 64th Ave

4624 64th 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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Insley Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Insley Manor

5330 SE 72nd AvePortland, OR 97206
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Firland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Firland Apartments

8012-8036 SE Raymond StPortland, OR 97206

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5002 SE 70th Ave
Studio Apartments

5002 SE 70th Ave

5002 SE 70th AvePortland, OR 97206
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4425 SE 65th Ave
Studio Apartments

4425 SE 65th Ave

4425 SE 65th AvePortland, OR 97206
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Summer Run Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Run Apartments

7810 SE Foster RdPortland, OR 97206
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Mt Scott Arleta, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mt Scott Arleta Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Raymond Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,149
The Arleta1x11BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Scott Arleta, OR

As of October 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mt Scott Arleta area is the $2.09 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Raymond Apartments in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,149. The second greatest value Mt Scott Arleta apartment is the 1x1 Model at The Arleta starting at $1,425 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mt Scott Arleta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Raymond Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.09
The Arleta1x11BR,1BA$2.77

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mt Scott Arleta, Portland, OR

Ranked #124

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Mt Scott Arleta Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Chad Deitchley

As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon, I’d like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Chad, and I come to the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team after living in Portland for decades.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.