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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St. Johns Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $400 (48 Rentals)
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Bridgeview Apartments
6816 N Trumbull AvePortland, OR 97203
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8770 N Willamette
8770 N Willamette BlvdPortland, OR 97203
9120 N Tioga Ave
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The Union at St John's.
7428 N Charleston AvePortland, OR 97203
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Parkside Commons
8778 N Columbia BlvdPortland, OR 97203
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Marvel 29
7227 N Philadelphia AvePortland, OR 97203
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Ridgecrest Timbers
8780-8990 N Columbia BlvdPortland, OR 97203
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Pier Park
8660 N Columbia BlvdPortland, OR 97203
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The Melrose Apartments
6734 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
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Cathedral Park
6855 N Burlington AvePortland, OR 97203
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7373 N Philadelphia AvePortland, OR 97203
7556 N Ida Ave
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9228-9232 N Saint Louis Ave
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4110-4116-4116 N Willis Blvd
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Harrison Square Apartments
8937-8961 N Westanna AvePortland, OR 97203
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L39 Group
7550 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97203
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Park Place North Apartments
6061 N FessendenPortland, OR 97203
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7411 N Fessenden St
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8007 N Ivanhoe St
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7420 N Alma Ave
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Miraflores
8917 N NewellPortland, OR 97203
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8926-8928 N Lombard St
8926-8928 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97203
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Syracuse
7210 N Burlington AvePortland, OR 97203
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St. Johns Townhomes
8527-8537 N Saint Louis AvePortland, OR 97203
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North Louie
7448 N Saint Louis AvePortland, OR 97203
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Central Chalet Apartments
9020--9038 N Central StPortland, OR 97203
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Clifden
8415 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
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yanke01
9222 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97203
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Willamette View
6804-6838 N Richmond AvePortland, OR 97203
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Cathedral Village
6520 N Salem AvePortland, OR 97203
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Ivanhoe (1 & 2)
8510 N Ivanhoe StPortland, OR 97203
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Bridger Commons
8922 N Kellogg StPortland, OR 97203
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Cathedral Park Apartments
8820 N Ivanhoe StPortland, OR 97203
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Louis York Apartments
9000 N Ivanhoe StPortland, OR 97203
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Syracuse
7228 N Burlington AvePortland, OR 97203
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St. J's
7180 N Leavitt AvePortland, OR 97203
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The Bridgecrest
7002-7102 N Alta AvePortland, OR 97203
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Parkview at St. Johns
5801 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
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Cecelia Apartments
6263 N Cecelia StPortland, OR 97203
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Cimarron Apartments
5531 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97203
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West Lombard
6375 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97203
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Bristol Court Apartments
9457 N Bristol AvePortland, OR 97203
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6839-6849 N Fessenden St
6839-6849 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
5949 N Fessenden St
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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 | $1,287 | $1,035 | $1,450 |
| St. Johns 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $1,163 | $1,900 |
| St. Johns 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $1,399 | $1,874 |
| St. Johns 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,877 | $1,785 | $2,000 |
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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 Clifden priced from $1,125. Bridgeview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,163. 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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| Clifden | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Bridgeview Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,163 |
| Cathedral Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,187 |
| 8770 N Willamette | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Ivanhoe (1 & 2) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Union at St John's. | A5 | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Parkside Commons | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Marvel 29 | SA3 - STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Ridgecrest Timbers | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
| Pier Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,289 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, OR
As of June 18, 2026 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 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 St. Johns apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Park Place North Apartments | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Cimarron Apartments | 2BR1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| yanke01 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Clifden | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Bridgeview Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Pier Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| L39 Group | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Parkside Commons | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| The Melrose Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Ridgecrest Timbers | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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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 $1,289.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Johns?
The cheapest apartment in St. Johns is Clifden which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in St. Johns costs $1,863.
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 12 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 $450 which is $1,413 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Johns.
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