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

Bridgeview Apartments

Marvel 29

7548 N Ida Ave

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9470 N Alma Ave

7544 N Ida Ave

The Union at St John's.

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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 | $1,347 | $1,186 | $1,885 |
St. Johns 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $999 | $1,900 |
St. Johns 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,639 | $1,245 | $2,175 |
St. Johns 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,879 | $1,599 | $1,995 |
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There are currently 25 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ivanhoe (1 & 2) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Central Chalet Apartments | 1BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Marvel 29 | SA1 - STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,186 |
Cathedral Park | 1 bedroom, 1 bath 516 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
The Union at St John's. | A3 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Park Place North Apartments | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Cathedral Village | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Cathedral Park | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Harrison Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath - | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Central Chalet Apartments | 1BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Cathedral Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 546 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Ivanhoe (1 & 2) | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
Marvel 29 | 1X1E - 1 BEDROOM - 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
L39 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.85 |
The Union at St John's. | A3 | Studio ,1BA | $2.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSt. Johns, Portland, OR
Ranked #103
Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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