Cheap Homes for Rent in the Northwest Heights Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $2,650 (5 Rentals)

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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 Highlands Apartments priced from $925. Sunset Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Northwest Heights apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commons at Sylvan Highlands ApartmentsDijonStudio,1BA$925
Sunset Plaza Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,050
Commons at Sylvan Canyon ApartmentsRidgeStudio,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Heights, OR

As of September 10, 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 2x2.5 Model at Sarah Court starting at $1,795 with a $1.71 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
Sarah Court2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.71
Evanbrook Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.60
5919-5949 NW Saint Helens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.51
Meadow Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.63
Cedar Hills TownhomesOne Month Rent + One Year Free Parking! #4, #60...2BR,1BA$1.97
Cornell Manor2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.71
CEDAR MILL VILLAGE APARTMENTS2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.83
West on Murray ApartmentsWOM 2x1A 803 sqft2BR,1BA$1.82
Sunset Station ApartmentsMaple1BR,1BA$1.89

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Heights?

There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Heights, OR with pricing that ranges from $1,069 to $4,917. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Heights ranging from $2,650 to $6,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northwest Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwest Heights ranges from $2,650 to $6,350 with an average monthly rent of $4,159.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northwest Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northwest Heights range from $1,837 to $2,681, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,980.

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