
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Mt Scott Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (68 Rentals)
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Johnson Creek Village Apartments.

9626 SE Foster Rd

13020 SE Foster Rd

6520 SE Duke St, Unit 1

Oliver Station Apartments

The Buckley at Lents

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Scott Mountain

Altamont Summit Apartment Homes

7434 SE Duke St

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7047 SE 118th Dr

Briarwood Townhomes

Spring Creek Trail

Lents 2000

Country Squire

5840 SE 89th

Bellrose Station
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9118 SE Flavel St

Woody Guthrie Place

Overlook Pointe Apartments

Johnson Creek Commons

Foster Meadows

Woodstock Living

6702 SE 80th Ave

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The Ridge

SpringWater Court

Claybourne Terrace

5829 SE 80th Ct

7026 SE Duke St

ROSEWOOD STATION

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Avana at Happy Valley

Charbern Apts - In The Heart of Milwaukie Oregon

9950 SE Talbert St, Unit 9950 SE Talbert, Unit 9950 SE Talbert
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King Manor in Milwaukie

12025 SE Stevens Rd

9971 SE Talbert St, Unit 9971 SE Talbert St., Unit 9971 SE Talbert St.

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Townhomes with a View

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 | $1,464 | $1,150 | $2,000 |
| West Mt Scott 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $922 | $2,500 |
| West Mt Scott 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $1,200 | $2,746 |
| West Mt Scott 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $1,757 | $3,013 |
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Cheapest Available West Mt Scott Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Mt Scott area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at ROSEWOOD STATION priced from $922. Avana at Happy Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,165. Here are the most affordable West Mt Scott apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEWOOD STATION | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $922 |
| Avana at Happy Valley | Studio One Bath (424 SF) | Studio,1BA | $1,165 |
| Bellrose Station | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| Woody Guthrie Place | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Overlook Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 532 sq. ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Charbern Apts - In The Heart of Milwaukie Oregon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| Easton Ridge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,283 |
| King Manor in Milwaukie | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Oliver Station Apartments | 1 Bedroom Home | 1BR,1BA | $1,361 |
| The Buckley at Lents | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Mt Scott, OR
As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Mt Scott area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3/2 Model at ROSEWOOD STATION in the in the West Mt Scott neighborhood starting from $1,757. The second greatest value West Mt Scott apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath_1174 Model at Foster Plaza Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the East Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Mt Scott apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEWOOD STATION | 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Foster Plaza Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath_1174 | 3BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Creekside Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Side by Side | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Fuller Station | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| The Post | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Acadia Gardens | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Oliver Station Apartments | 2 Bedroom Home | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Sunnyside Park Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Johnson Creek Village Apartments. | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Bellrose Station | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Mt Scott, Portland, OR
Ranked #62
Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Mt Scott?
The cheapest apartment in West Mt Scott is ROSEWOOD STATION which is listed at $922, while the average apartment in West Mt Scott costs $2,105.
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 24 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 $139 which is $1,966 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Mt Scott.
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