Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest District Portland, OR from $500 (147 Rentals)

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Northwest District, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest District area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Emmons Place priced from $579. Morrison Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Northwest District apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emmons PlaceSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$579
Morrison Park ApartmentsStudio - 50%Studio,1BA$800
Allendale Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Stadium StationStudio BStudio,1BA$900
The Benson Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$925
Edington CourtStudio AStudio,1BA$925
Washington Plaza Apartmentss2fl 260Studio,1BA$945
Chesterbury Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$950
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Beverly Alder ApartmentsStudios (07's, 08's) Faces LightwellStudio,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest District, OR

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest District area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2274 NW Irving St Model at 2274 NW Irving St, Unit 2276 NW Irving in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Northwest District apartment is the 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at 1607 Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2274 NW Irving St, Unit 2276 NW Irving2274 NW Irving St3BR,1BA$1.46
1607 Apartments2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.78
Midtown East1x1_r1001BR,1BA$1.48
Allendale Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
Katherine Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.08
Uptown ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.84
Celio Apartments1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$2.01
Midtown West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.99
Emmons PlaceSTUDIOSStudio ,1BA$1.38

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Northwest District, Portland, OR

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Northwest District, Portland, and the greater Portland area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northwest District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northwest District is at Emmons Place listed at $579.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest District Apartment is $1,050 at The Victorian Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northwest District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest District is starting from $1,200 at Morrison Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Northwest District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northwest District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alta Art Tower and starts from $2,999.

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