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

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Clifden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clifden

8415 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
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Ivanhoe (1 & 2)
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivanhoe (1 & 2)

8510 N Ivanhoe StPortland, OR 97203
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Syracuse
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Syracuse

7210 N Burlington AvePortland, OR 97203
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St. Johns Townhomes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Johns Townhomes

8527-8537 N Saint Louis AvePortland, OR 97203

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North Louie
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Louie

7448 N Saint Louis AvePortland, OR 97203
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Willamette View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willamette View

6804-6838 N Richmond AvePortland, OR 97203
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

yanke01

9222 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97203
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Cathedral Village
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cathedral Village

6520 N Salem AvePortland, OR 97203
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Cathedral Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cathedral Park

6855 N Burlington AvePortland, OR 97203
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Pier Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pier Park

8660 N Columbia BlvdPortland, OR 97203
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St. J's
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. J's

7180 N Leavitt AvePortland, OR 97203
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Syracuse
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Syracuse

7228 N Burlington AvePortland, OR 97203

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Cathedral Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cathedral Park

8820 N Ivanhoe StPortland, OR 97203
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St. Johns, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available St. Johns Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the St. Johns area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Ivanhoe (1 & 2) priced from $975. Central Chalet Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable St. Johns apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ivanhoe (1 & 2)StudioStudio,1BA$975
Central Chalet Apartments1BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Marvel 29SA1 - STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,186
Cathedral Park1 bedroom, 1 bath 516 sqft1BR,1BA$1,215
The Union at St John's.A3Studio,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, OR

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Johns area is the $2.11 price per square foot 3x1 Model at Park Place North Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value St. Johns apartment is the Two Bed One Bath Model at Cathedral Village starting at $1,505 with a $1.90 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Place North Apartments3x13BR,1BA$2.11
Cathedral VillageTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.90
Cathedral Park2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.65
Harrison Square Apartments2 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath -2BR,1BA$2.12
Central Chalet Apartments1BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Cathedral Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 546 sqft1BR,1BA$2.57
Ivanhoe (1 & 2)StudioStudio ,1BA$1.92
Marvel 291X1E - 1 BEDROOM - 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.73
L39 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.85
The Union at St John's.A3Studio ,1BA$2.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St. Johns, Portland, OR

Ranked #103

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

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 $1,505.

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 $1,895.

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 3 regular apartments in St. Johns 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 St. Johns?

Cheap apartments in St. Johns have an average cost of $107 which is $1,788 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Johns.

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