Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Johns Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (2 Rentals)

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St. Johns, Portland, OR Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, OR

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Johns area is the $1.73 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Melrose Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value St. Johns apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Richmond Avenue starting at $1,799 with a $2.25 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.
The Melrose Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.73
Richmond AvenueTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$2.25
Cimarron Apartments1BR1B1BR,1BA$1.85
Central Chalet Apartments1BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Ivanhoe (1 & 2)StudioStudio ,1BA$1.92
Central LoftsC2Studio ,1BA$2.92
Marvel 29SA3 - STUDIOStudio ,1BA$2.58
L39 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.96
The Union at St John's.A3Studio ,1BA$3.14
Cathedral VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$3.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Johns

What type of rentals are currently available in St. Johns?

There are currently 182 Apartments for Rent in St. Johns, OR with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $2,300. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Johns ranging from $750 to $4,500.

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 $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,627.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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