
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Mt Scott Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,245 (31 Rentals)


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Mt. Scott Commons

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West Mt Scott, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Mt Scott?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Mt Scott Studio Apartments | $1,340 | $1,025 | $2,000 |
West Mt Scott 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $1,245 | $2,500 |
| West Mt Scott 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $1,200 | $2,714 |
| West Mt Scott 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $1,757 | $2,729 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Mt Scott, Portland, OR
Ranked #65
Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Mt Scott Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Mt Scott?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Mt Scott is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Mt Scott?
The cheapest apartment in West Mt Scott is Woody Guthrie Place which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in West Mt Scott costs $2,124.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Mt Scott?
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 15 regular apartments in West Mt Scott 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 West Mt Scott?
Cheap apartments in West Mt Scott have an average cost of $137 which is $1,987 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Mt Scott.
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