
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St. Johns Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (14 Rentals)
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Central Chalet Apartments

7437 N Saint Louis Ave

Cathedral Village

8353 N Fox St

Marvel 29
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Plum Meadows
St. Johns, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Johns?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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St. Johns Studio Apartments | $1,338 | $1,175 | $1,450 |
St. Johns 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $750 | $1,900 |
St. Johns 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $1,250 | $1,895 |
St. Johns 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $1,562 | $1,795 |
St. Johns 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $2,995 | $2,995 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the St. Johns Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available St. Johns Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the St. Johns area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Central Chalet Apartments priced from $1,100. Marvel 29 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable St. Johns apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Central Chalet Apartments | 1BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Marvel 29 | SA1 - STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Cimarron Apartments | 1BR1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Plum Meadows | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,340 |
The Union at St John's. | A3 | Studio,1BA | $1,380 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, OR
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Johns area is the $1.49 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Plum Meadows in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $1,340. The second greatest value St. Johns apartment is the 2x1 Model at Ivanhoe (1 & 2) starting at $1,699 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Johns apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Plum Meadows | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Ivanhoe (1 & 2) | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Cimarron Apartments | 1BR1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Central Chalet Apartments | 1BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Marvel 29 | 1X1E - 1 BEDROOM / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Central Lofts | C2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.92 |
L39 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.96 |
9426 N Edison St, Unit 1 | 9426 N Edison St | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
The Union at St John's. | A3 | Studio ,1BA | $3.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSt. Johns, Portland, OR
Ranked #146
Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the St. Johns Neighborhood in Portland, OR
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Johns Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in St. Johns?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St. Johns is under $1,699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Johns?
The cheapest apartment in St. Johns is Central Chalet Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in St. Johns costs $2,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St. Johns?
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 7 regular apartments in St. Johns that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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