
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $400 (306 Rentals)
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6914 NE Grand Ave

5418 NE 25th Ave

3535 N Borthwick Ave

7928 N Seward Ave

The Outpost

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Koz on Killingsworth

Mississippi Court

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T. Joyce Phillips
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Kenton Commons

Hank Reardon Plaza

Paceline

Koz on Interstate

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Fairmount Apartments

Shift

The Village Coliving Community

Nomad Apartments

Forestry Court

7234 N Denver Ave, Unit ADU
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7437 N Saint Louis Ave

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Parallax

2320 N Vancouver Ave

Kentonwood Dimensions

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Analog PDX

8770 N Willamette

Ella PDX

505 Dekum Apartments

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Pier Park

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The Union at St John's.

6916 N McKenna Ave

4620 N Maryland Ave, Unit B103

Savona Apartments

Forty One 11

Kaya Camilla
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MF 15 - N. Emerson

8537-8537 N Saint Louis Ave, Unit 8533-B

4905-4905 N Maryland Ave

Cadence

The Roux

Rivage

Ridgecrest Timbers

Cathedral Park

Arris

Mila Rose Residences
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North Portland, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Portland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Portland Studio Apartments | $1,370 | $901 | $2,313 |
| North Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,788 | $875 | $4,884 |
| North Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,387 | $1,270 | $6,431 |
| North Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $1,515 | $7,110 |
| North Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,360 | $2,035 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 306 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the North Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available North Portland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Portland area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Terrace priced from $729. Margaret Carter Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable North Portland apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Terrace | One Bedroom One Bathroom Unit Income and rent r... | 1BR,1BA | $729 |
| Margaret Carter Plaza | Studio HUD Unit | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| A. Philips Square | Studio HUD Unit | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| Dawson Park Apartments | Spacious Apartments in North Portland – Dawson ... | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| T. Joyce Phillips | Studio NON-SUBSIDIZED | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| Kenton Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Koz on Killingsworth | Studio | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Hank Reardon Plaza | 1 Level Loft | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Paceline | The Spoke - Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Koz on Interstate | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Portland, OR
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Portland area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Townhome R Model at Creekside Village in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value North Portland apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath A Model at Covington Court Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the North Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Portland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Village | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Townhome R | 2BR,3BA | $1.55 |
| Covington Court Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Ridgewood Court | Evergreen Terrace | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Norris Street Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Evergreen East Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Maya Angelou | 2 Bedroon 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| King Dishman | Two Bathroom One Bathoom HUD Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| A. Philips Square | Studio HUD Unit | Studio ,1BA | $1.43 |
| Margaret Carter Plaza | One Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Park Terrace | One Bedroom One Bathroom Unit Income and rent r... | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Portland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Portland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Portland is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Portland?
The cheapest apartment in North Portland is Park Terrace which is listed at $729, while the average apartment in North Portland costs $1,675.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Portland?
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 61 regular apartments in North Portland 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 North Portland?
Cheap apartments in North Portland have an average cost of $228 which is $1,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Portland.
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