Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Heights Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (9 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 Bedroom Apartments

The Opal Apartments

12691 NW Dogwood StPortland, OR 97229
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Northwest Heights, Portland, OR Local Guide

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 $1,125. 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$1,125
Knoll West1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,175
Cedar Mill Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Heights, OR

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Heights area is the $1.67 price per square foot Montpelier Model at Commons at Sylvan Highlands Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,949. The second greatest value Northwest Heights apartment is the 3 Bed 1.5 Model at Park Lake starting at $2,300 with a $2.04 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.
Commons at Sylvan Highlands ApartmentsMontpelier2BR,2BA$1.67
Park Lake3 Bed 1.53BR,1.5BA$2.04
Evanbrook Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.71
Commons at Timber Creek ApartmentsLancaster2BR,2BA$2.02
Cornell Manor2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.81
CEDAR MILL VILLAGE APARTMENTS2x12BR,1BA$2.02
Cedar Hills1 Bedroom 1 Bath 7801BR,1BA$1.89
Cedar Square1x11BR,1BA$1.86
Sunset Station Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.06
Knoll West1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwest Heights, Portland, OR

Ranked #91

Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Northwest Heights Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Heights Apartments

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 $1,545 at Cedar Mill Apartments.

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 $1,945.

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