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

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Clifden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clifden

8415 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
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Syracuse
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Syracuse

7210 N Burlington AvePortland, 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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yanke01
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

yanke01

9222 N Lombard StPortland, 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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Ivanhoe (1 & 2)
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivanhoe (1 & 2)

8510 N Ivanhoe StPortland, OR 97203
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Bridger Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridger Commons

8922 N Kellogg 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 8926-8928 N Lombard St priced from $750. Cathedral Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here are the most affordable St. Johns apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
8926-8928 N Lombard StB SUITEStudio,$750
Cathedral VillageOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,149
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,163
Ivanhoe (1 & 2)StudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Cathedral Park1 Bedroom, 1 bath 492 sqft1BR,1BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, OR

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Johns 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 St. Johns apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Cathedral Park Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.65 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.
Cimarron Apartments2BR1B2BR,1BA$1.71
Cathedral Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.65
Park Place North Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.94
9512 N Oswego Ave, Unit 29512 N Oswego Ave2BR,1BA$1.97
9512 Oswego N Ave, Unit 79512 Oswego N Ave2BR,1BA$2.03
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.68
West Lombard1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.25
Harrison Square Apartments1 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath -1BR,1BA$2.52
Cathedral VillageOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.19
Ivanhoe (1 & 2)StudioStudio ,1BA$2.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St. Johns, Portland, OR

Ranked #87

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Johns Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St. Johns?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St. Johns is at 8926-8928 N Lombard St listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Johns Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Johns Apartment is $1,149 at Cathedral Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. Johns Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. Johns is starting from $1,300 at Cathedral Park Apartments.

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