
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,178 (120 Rentals)


Renaissance Commons

Westridge Meadows

Rock Creek 185

Ridgecrest Timbers

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The Melrose Apartments

Ramona Apartments

9228-9232 N Saint Louis Ave

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The Fredrick

Stadium Station
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Westview Terrace

Parkside Commons

4110-4116 N Willis Blvd, Unit 4116

Kenton Commons

Cornell Woods

Pier Park

Cornell Manor

Park Place North Apartments

MF 16 - N. Sumner

The Zeno
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8650 SW Canyon Ln

8585 SW Canyon Ln, Unit 76

The Vue

Koz on Interstate

7411 N Fessenden St

Lovejoy Station

Cedar Grove Apartments

Commons at Timber Creek Apartments

Evanbrook Apartments

Vista St. Clair
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Westfal Apartments

1505 N Humboldt St

Chateau Hills

Knoll West

8007 N Ivanhoe St

8585 SW Canyon Ln, Unit 39

Nomad Apartments

Miraflores

The Dr. Darrell Millner Building

Medallion Apartments
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Ainsworth Court Apartments

The Sitka Apartments

St Johns Apartments

Country Pines Apartments

Holly Hill Apartments

St. James

Lakeview Park

The Kathryn Ann

Goose Hollow Tower

The Sylvie
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Northwest Portland, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Portland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Portland Studio Apartments | $2,378 | $617 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,897 | $995 | $6,650 |
Northwest Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,346 | $1,178 | $8,930 |
| Northwest Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,847 | $1,466 | $8,796 |
| Northwest Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,835 | $2,070 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthwest Portland, Portland, OR
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Portland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Portland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Portland is under $915.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Portland?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Portland is Renaissance Commons which is listed at $1,271, while the average apartment in Northwest Portland costs $9,142.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Portland?
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 136 regular apartments in Northwest Portland 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 Portland?
Cheap apartments in Northwest Portland have an average cost of $603 which is $8,539 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Portland.
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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Chad Deitchley
As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon, I’d like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Chad, and I come to the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team after living in Portland for decades.

Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland
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Hello! My name is Chad, and I joined the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team as a Local Expert after living in Portland, Oregon, for more than 20 years. I have a deep love for this charming and vibrant city.

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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.