Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Heights Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $800 (33 Rentals)

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Holly Hill Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Hill Apartments

11605 SW Butner RdPortland, OR 97225
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The Opal Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Opal Apartments

12691 NW Dogwood StPortland, OR 97229
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6730 SW CANYON Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

6730 SW CANYON Rd

6730 SW CANYON RdPortland, OR 97225
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Haven at Golf Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Haven at Golf Creek

1807 SW Golf Creek DrPortland, OR 97225
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Cedar Royal Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Royal Apartments

12750 NW Dogwood StPortland, OR 97229
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Park Lake
3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lake

12590-12624 SW Butner RdBeaverton, OR 97005

Cheapest Available Northwest Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Heights area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Commons at Sylvan Canyon Apartments priced from $1,050. Knoll West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Northwest Heights apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commons at Sylvan Canyon ApartmentsRidgeStudio,1BA$1,050
Knoll West1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,175
Commons at Sylvan Highlands ApartmentsProvence1BR,1BA$1,325
Sarah Court1x11BR,1BA$1,395
Cedar Mill ApartmentsUnit 383BR,1BA$1,395
West on Murray ApartmentsWOM 1x1B 673 sqft1BR,1BA$1,395
Cedar HillsEfficiency NewStudio,1BA$1,399
81 Fifty at West HillsA21BR,1BA$1,431
Haven at Golf Creek1C1BR,1BA$1,487
Cornell Manor2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Heights, OR

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Heights area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Chateau Hills in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Northwest Heights apartment is the Birch Renovated Model at Sofi at Cedar Mill starting at $2,060 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chateau Hills2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Sofi at Cedar MillBirch Renovated2BR,2BA$2.10
Evanbrook Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.60
Cedar Hills TownhomesFirst Month Free Rent! #28 ~ Beautiful Cedar Hi...2BR,1BA$2.05
Sunset Station Apartments2 bedroom, 1bath2BR,1BA$1.65
Commons at Timber Creek ApartmentsBeverly2BR,1BA$2.02
Cornell Manor2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.71
Cedar Mill ApartmentsUnit 383BR,1BA$1.61
Deveraux GlenLongspur1BR,1BA$2.12
West on Murray ApartmentsWOM 1x1B 673 sqft1BR,1BA$2.07

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northwest Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northwest Heights is at Commons at Sylvan Canyon Apartments listed at $1,050.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Heights Apartment is $1,175 at Knoll West.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Heights is starting from $1,490 at Cornell Manor.

What is the most affordable Northwest Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northwest Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Mill Apartments and starts from $1,395.

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