Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest District Portland, OR from $500 (166 Rentals)

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The Addy
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$976 - $2,173
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The Addy

1222 NW 18th AvePortland, OR 97209
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Fairmount Apartments
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$1,019 - $1,895
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Fairmount Apartments

1920 NW 26th AvePortland, OR 97210
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$1,129 - $1,299

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Available Jul 10

2190 W Burnside St

PortlandOR97210

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Manhattan Apartments
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$1,195 - $1,895
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Manhattan Apartments

2209 NW Everett StPortland, OR 97210
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MERX Slabtown
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$1,224 - $1,625
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MERX Slabtown

1910 NW Pettygrove StPortland, OR 97209
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2242 NW Irving St
$1,300 - $1,400
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$1,300 - $1,400

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2242 NW Irving St

2242 NW Irving StPortland, OR 97210
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Hollis
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$1,337 - $2,235
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Hollis

1625 SW Alder StPortland, OR 97205
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Sawbuck
$1,340 - $11,797
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Sawbuck

1725 SW Salmon StPortland, OR 97205
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Q21
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$1,341 - $3,496
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Q21

2112 NW Quimby StPortland, OR 97210
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Amara
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$1,367 - $4,519
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Amara

15 NW Park AvePortland, OR 97209
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735 St. Clair
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$1,382 - $2,753
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735 St. Clair

735 SW Saint Clair AvePortland, OR 97205
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Oro Apartments
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$1,392 - $1,890
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Oro Apartments

1470 NW Overton StPortland, OR 97209
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Akoya
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$1,398 - $10,000
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Akoya

1430 NW Hoyt StPortland, OR 97209
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The George Besaw
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$1,399 - $1,599
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The George Besaw

2323 NW Savier StPortland, OR 97210
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Slabtown Flats
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$1,409 - $2,810
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Slabtown Flats

1885 NW Quimby StPortland, OR 97209
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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 Nob Hill Apartments priced from $850. Pearl Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $892. Here are the most affordable Northwest District apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nob Hill Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 50392Studio,1BA$850
Pearl CourtStudio apartment available - No security deposi...Studio,1BA$892
Washington Plaza Apartmentss5fl 275Studio,1BA$915
Emmons PlaceSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$949
Edington CourtStudio AStudio,1BA$950
Tiller TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$950
Stadium StationStudio BStudio,1BA$975
Portland Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Allendale Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest District, OR

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest District area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2169 NW Irving St Model at 2169 NW Irving St, Unit #10 in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Northwest District apartment is the St. John 1x2 A Model at Honeyman Hardware Lofts starting at $3,292 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Pearl District 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.
2169 NW Irving St, Unit #102169 NW Irving St2BR,1BA$1.00
Honeyman Hardware LoftsSt. John 1x2 A1BR,2BA$2.00
EnsoMarjorie2BR,2BA$2.02
Midtown East0x1 100Studio ,1BA$1.23
1351-01PP- Yamhill ManorUnit 091BR,1BA$1.49
1607 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.79
Allendale Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
The ShannonStudio GStudio ,1BA$2.01
Brown Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.99
Winona Apartments!0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.19

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

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

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwest District, Portland, OR

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 Nob Hill Apartments listed at $850.

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 Benson 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 $1,439 at Stadium Station.

Expert Rental Resources

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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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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