
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest District Portland, OR from $500 (178 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northwest District area of Portland.


Pearl Court

Celio Apartments

Morrison Park Apartments

Washington Plaza Apartments

Emmons Place

Nob Hill

Stadium Station

Beverly Alder Apartments

Midtown West Apartments
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Casa Del Rey

Derby Slabtown

Uptown Arms & Manor

Portland Towers Apartments

Lovejoy Station

Koz on NW 16th

Vista St. Clair

Fairmount Apartments

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2405 NW Irving St, Unit B-12, Unit B-12

MERX Slabtown
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Tiller Terrace

Twenty 65 Apartments

Elysian Gardens Apartments

The Ramona

1943 NW Irving St, Unit 305

1635 NW 25th Ave, Unit 2

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Oro Apartments

Worthington

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2190 W Burnside St

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The Addy

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The Carson

20 Pettygrove

The Weidler

Gossamer

Slabtown Square

Q21

Wilson Townhomes
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Maestro

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mResidences Portland Pearl District

1430 NW Pettygrove St, Unit E411

1430 NW Pettygrove St, Unit E313

Amara

The George Besaw

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Dianne

Bridgetown Lofts

North Hollow

1430 NW Pettygrove St, Unit E403
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Northwest District, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest District Studio Apartments | $1,449 | $789 | $4,351 |
| Northwest District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,091 | $998 | $6,675 |
| Northwest District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,340 | $1,399 | $8,930 |
| Northwest District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,947 | $1,619 | $8,791 |
| Northwest District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,336 | $4,750 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 178 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest District Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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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 Pearl Court priced from $789. Celio Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable Northwest District apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Court | Studio - D | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| Celio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| Morrison Park Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Washington Plaza Apartments | s3fl 245 | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Adelle Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Emmons Place | STUDIOS | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Stadium Station | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Maurice Dear Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Beverly Alder Apartments | Studios (07's, 08's) Faces Lightwell | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| Casa Del Rey | El Sol - Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest District, OR
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest District area is the $1.96 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Westover Tower in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Northwest District apartment is the A4 Model at 735 St. Clair starting at $1,392 with a $2.14 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westover Tower | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 735 St. Clair | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Worthington | 1BR (622sq ft '09s) | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Allendale Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Rena Villa | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Edington Court | 1 Bed A | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Celio Apartments | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Winona Apartments! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| Brown Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| Adelle Apartments | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.09 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthwest District, Portland, OR
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Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 a cheap apartment in Northwest District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest District is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest District?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest District is Celio Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Northwest District costs $10,431.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest District?
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 52 regular apartments in Northwest District 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 Northwest District?
Cheap apartments in Northwest District have an average cost of $347 which is $10,084 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest District.
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