Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St. Johns Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $400 (50 Rentals)

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The Melrose Apartments
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$1,200 - $1,489
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The Melrose Apartments

6734 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
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Miraflores
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Miraflores

8917 N NewellPortland, 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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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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Willamette View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willamette View

6804-6838 N Richmond 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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Bridger Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridger Commons

8922 N Kellogg StPortland, 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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The Bridgecrest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bridgecrest

7002-7102 N Alta AvePortland, OR 97203
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Cecelia Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cecelia Apartments

6263 N Cecelia StPortland, OR 97203
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Parkview at St. Johns
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview at St. Johns

5801 N Fessenden StPortland, OR 97203
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West Lombard
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Lombard

6375 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97203
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Syracuse
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Syracuse

7228 N Burlington AvePortland, 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 1 Bed unit found at Clifden priced from $1,125. Ivanhoe (1 & 2) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable St. Johns apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clifden1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,125
Ivanhoe (1 & 2)StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
8770 N Willamette0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
The Melrose Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Pier Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,215
The Union at St John's.A5Studio,1BA$1,240
Ridgecrest Timbers1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,285
Cathedral ParkStudio 448 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,285
Marvel 29SA3 - STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,297
L39 Group0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, OR

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Johns area is the $1.73 price per square foot Two Bed One Bath Model at Cathedral Village in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,420. The second greatest value St. Johns apartment is the OR - 8220 - 8236 N Edison St - KF - 8222 Model at OR - 8220 - 8236 N Edison St - KF starting at $1,400 with a $1.87 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.
Cathedral VillageTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
OR - 8220 - 8236 N Edison St - KFOR - 8220 - 8236 N Edison St - KF - 82222BR,1BA$1.87
9512 Oswego N Ave, Unit 69512 Oswego N Ave2BR,1BA$1.86
Clifden1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.61
Pier Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.88
The Melrose Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Ridgecrest Timbers1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.17
Harrison Square Apartments1 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath -1BR,1BA$2.52
The Union at St John's.A7Studio ,1BA$2.70
L39 Group0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.85

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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 $1,299.

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 $1,450.

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 17 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 $538 which is $912 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Johns.

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