Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Portsmouth Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $900 (25 Rentals)

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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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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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Miraflores
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Miraflores

8917 N NewellPortland, 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

Portsmouth, Portland, OR Local Guide

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 $999. The Melrose Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here are the most affordable Portsmouth apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BluffsStudioStudio,1BA$999
The Melrose Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,399
Harrison Square Apartments1 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath -1BR,1BA$1,450
Cimarron Apartments2BR1B2BR,1BA$1,450
West Lombard1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, OR

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portsmouth area is the $1.99 price per square foot 3x1 Model at Park Place North Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Portsmouth apartment is the 2BR1B Model at Cimarron Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.71 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.
Park Place North Apartments3x13BR,1BA$1.99
Cimarron Apartments2BR1B2BR,1BA$1.71
The Melrose Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.75
3901 N Kiska St, Unit B3901 N Kiska St2BR,1BA$1.99
West Lombard1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.41
Harrison Square Apartments1 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath -1BR,1BA$2.52
The BluffsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Portsmouth, Portland, OR

Ranked #149

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Portsmouth Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,450 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 $1,399 at The Melrose Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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