Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $400 (25 Rentals)

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The Melrose Apartments
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$1,299 - $1,735
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Melrose Apartments

6734 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
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Midway Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midway Court

6956 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
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6426 N Princeton St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6426 N Princeton St

6426 N Princeton StPortland, OR 97203

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Parkview at St. Johns
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview at St. Johns

5801 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
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Miraflores
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Miraflores

8917 N NewellPortland, OR 97203
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The Bluffs
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bluffs

5150 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97203
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Lombard
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lombard

5120 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97203

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Bridge Meadows
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bridge Meadows

8502 N WaylandPortland, OR 97203
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Lombard Heights
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lombard Heights

5929 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97203

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New Columbia - HOA
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

New Columbia - HOA

4605 N Trenton StPortland, OR 97203

Cheapest Available Portsmouth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Portsmouth area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at The Bluffs priced from $1,025. Harrison Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Portsmouth apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BluffsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Harrison Square Apartments1 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath -1BR,1BA$1,295
The Melrose Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,449
Cimarron Apartments2BR1B2BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, OR

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portsmouth area is the $1.71 price per square foot 2BR1B Model at Cimarron Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Portsmouth apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Melrose Apartments starting at $1,449 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portsmouth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cimarron Apartments2BR1B2BR,1BA$1.71
The Melrose Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.81
3901 N Kiska St, Unit Unit B3901 N Kiska St2BR,1BA$2.12
8300 N Dwight Ave, Unit Apartment8300 N Dwight Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
Harrison Square Apartments1 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath -1BR,1BA$2.25
The Bluffs1x11BR,1BA$3.39

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portsmouth Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Portsmouth Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portsmouth Apartment is $1,295 at Harrison Square Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Portsmouth is starting from $1,449 at The Melrose Apartments.

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