
Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Johns Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (8 Rentals)
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St. Johns, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in St. Johns?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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St. Johns 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,822 | $1,495 | $2,350 |
St. Johns 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,176 | $2,195 | $5,995 |
St. Johns 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,350 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
St. Johns 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 8 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 1 Bed unit found at Central Chalet Apartments priced from $1,100. Marvel 29 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. 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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Central Chalet Apartments | 1BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Marvel 29 | SA1 - STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Cimarron Apartments | 1BR1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, OR
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Johns area is the $1.49 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Plum Meadows in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $1,340. The second greatest value St. Johns apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath - Model at Harrison Square Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $2.12 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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Plum Meadows | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Harrison Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath - | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Ivanhoe (1 & 2) | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Cimarron Apartments | 1BR1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Central Chalet Apartments | 1BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Marvel 29 | 1X1E - 1 BEDROOM / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Central Lofts | C2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.92 |
L39 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.96 |
The Union at St John's. | A3 | Studio ,1BA | $3.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Johns
What type of rentals are currently available in St. Johns?
There are currently 181 Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, OR with pricing that ranges from $750 to $2,995. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Johns ranging from $750 to $5,995.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St. Johns?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. Johns ranges from $750 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,779.
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