Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Mt Scott Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (63 Rentals)

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Lents 2000
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lents 2000

8940 SE Reedway StPortland, OR 97266
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Country Squire
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Country Squire

6720-6730 SE 72nd AvePortland, OR 97206
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5840 SE 89th
Studio Apartments

5840 SE 89th

5840 SE 89th AvePortland, OR 97266
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Bellrose Station
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bellrose Station

7911 SE 92nd AvePortland, OR 97266

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Foster Meadows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Foster Meadows

12509 SE Foster RdPortland, OR 97236
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Woodstock Living
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodstock Living

6080 SE 84th AvePortland, OR 97266
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6702 SE 80th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6702 SE 80th Ave

6702 SE 80th AvePortland, OR 97206
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Rosette Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosette Apartments

7423-7441 SE Henry StPortland, OR 97206

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Timber Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Lofts

8824-8828 SE Flavel StPortland, OR 97266
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The Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Ridge

12027-12069 SE Foster RdPortland, OR 97266
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SpringWater Court
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

SpringWater Court

12202-12264 SE Ramona StPortland, OR 97236
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Avana at Happy Valley
$1,229 - $2,045
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Avana at Happy Valley

8800 SE Causey LoopHappy Valley, OR 97086
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West Mt Scott, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Mt Scott Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Mt Scott area of Portland, OR is a 2 Beds unit found at Bellrose Station priced from $1,180. Woody Guthrie Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable West Mt Scott apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bellrose Station2x12BR,1BA$1,180
Woody Guthrie Place1X11BR,1BA$1,195
Johnson Creek Village Apartments.1x11BR,1BA$1,195
Charbern Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
ReNew Johnson CreekJuniperStudio,1BA$1,199
King Manor in Milwaukie1x11BR,1BA$1,250
Easton Ridge1x11BR,1BA$1,283
Briarwood Townhomes2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,315
Townhomes with a ViewAspen 1x1 Modern1BR,1BA$1,350
Country Squire3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,353

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Mt Scott, OR

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Mt Scott area is the $1.79 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath_1174 Model at Foster Plaza Apartments in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value West Mt Scott apartment is the Two-Bedroom Model at Fuller Station starting at $1,687 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Woodstock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Mt Scott apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Foster Plaza Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath_11743BR,2BA$1.79
Fuller StationTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.64
The Post2x1 B2BR,1BA$1.69
Sunnyside Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.66
Briarwood Townhomes2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Oliver Station Apartments2 Bedroom Home2BR,1BA$1.82
Acadia GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.77
Johnson Creek Village Apartments.2X12BR,1BA$1.64
Bellrose Station2x12BR,1BA$1.46
Easton Ridge1x11BR,1BA$1.79

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A Local Experts Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

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West Mt Scott, Portland, OR

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Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Portland. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,353.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Mt Scott?

The cheapest apartment in West Mt Scott is Johnson Creek Village Apartments. which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in West Mt Scott costs $2,087.

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 6 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 $133 which is $1,954 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Mt Scott.

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