Cheap Homes for Rent in the North Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $615 (35 Rentals)

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property at 1520 N Bryant St

$1,495 - $1,945

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1520 N Bryant St

PortlandOR97217

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property at 1418 Z St

$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 28

1418 Z St

VancouverWA98661
property at 1819 E 29th St

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1819 E 29th St, Unit 1819

1819 E 29th St
VancouverWA98663

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property at 2013 Washington St

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2013 Washington St

VancouverWA98660
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North Portland, Portland, OR Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park TerraceOne Bedroom One Bathroom Unit Income and rent r...1BR,1BA$729
Margaret Carter PlazaStudio HUD UnitStudio,1BA$800
A. Philips SquareStudio HUD UnitStudio,1BA$860
M Carter CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Dawson Park ApartmentsSpacious Apartments in North Portland – Dawson ...1BR,1BA$925
T. Joyce PhillipsStudio NON-SUBSIDIZED1BR,1BA$941
Koz on InterstateStudio 1Studio,1BA$950
Fairmount ApartmentsStudio 01Studio,1BA$995
Hank Reardon Plaza1 Level LoftStudio,1BA$995
ShiftStudio B, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Portland, OR

As of September 01, 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 2BR/1.0BA Model at WHOF4119 starting at $1,275 with a $1.34 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Creekside Village2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Townhome R2BR,3BA$1.55
WHOF41192BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.34
L Roy GardensThree Bedroom One Bathroom HUD Unit3BR,1BA$1.25
Ridgewood Court | Evergreen Terrace2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.52
Norris Street Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.56
Evergreen East Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.51
Maya Angelou2 Bedroon 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.48
King DishmanTwo Bathroom One Bathoom HUD Unit2BR,1BA$1.45
A. Philips SquareStudio HUD UnitStudio ,1BA$1.43
Margaret Carter PlazaOne Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit1BR,1BA$1.55

The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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A Local Experts Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Portland area. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Portland

What type of rentals are currently available in North Portland?

There are currently 1184 Apartments for Rent in North Portland, OR with pricing that ranges from $875 to $24,419. There are also 197 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Portland ranging from $615 to $6,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Portland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Portland ranges from $615 to $6,350 with an average monthly rent of $2,790.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Portland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Portland range from $1,515 to $7,879, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,925 to $5,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,795.

Expert Rental Resources

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Hello! My name is Chad, and I am your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon. After living in this one-of-a-kind city for more than 20 years, I have seen it change in many exciting ways.

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Let me introduce myself as your ApartmentHomeLiving Local Expert for Portland, Oregon. I’m Chad, and I can attest firsthand to the vibrant and funky nature of this one-of-a-kind city.

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Hello! My name is Chad, and I joined the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team as a Local Expert after living in Portland, Oregon, for more than 20 years. I have a deep love for this charming and vibrant city.

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