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1125 NW 9th Ave

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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 $799. Edington Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Northwest District apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emmons PlaceSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$799
Edington CourtStudio AStudio,1BA$900
Washington Plaza Apartmentss4fl 255Studio,1BA$915
Chesterbury Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$950
Stadium StationStudio BStudio,1BA$975
Metropolitan ApartmentsStudio OutStudio,1BA$999
Vintage Studio Living in the Heart of Portland0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
Derby SlabtownStudio-SStudio,1BA$1,015
Koz on NW 16thStudio MStudio,1BA$1,025
The ThorntonWildwoodStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest District, OR

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest District area is the $1.78 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at 1607 Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Northwest District apartment is the 2 Bed Model at Nob Hill Court Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $2.06 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.
1607 Apartments2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.78
Nob Hill Court Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$2.06
2222 NW Irving St, Unit 22222 NW Irving St1BR,1BA$2.03
Honeyman Hardware LoftsBroadway Studio AStudio ,1BA$2.15
The Hartford1x11BR,1BA$2.12
Adelle Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.12
Allendale Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.19
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.99
Vintage Studio Living in the Heart of Portland0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.22
Emmons PlaceSTUDIOSStudio ,1BA$1.90

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Northwest District, Portland, OR

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

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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 $799.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest District Apartment is $1,100 at Stadium Station.

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 $1,452 at Stadium Station.

What is the most affordable Northwest District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northwest District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Couch9 and starts from $3,499.

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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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.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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