Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Mt Scott Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (11 Rentals)
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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 |
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West Mt Scott Studio Apartments | $1,263 | $1,073 | $1,950 |
West Mt Scott 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $1,200 | $3,527 |
West Mt Scott 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,171 | $1,325 | $4,938 |
West Mt Scott 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,364 | $1,895 | $4,205 |
West Mt Scott 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Mt Scott Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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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 Studio unit found at Avana at Happy Valley priced from $1,073. 89th Ave. Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable West Mt Scott apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Avana at Happy Valley | Studio One Bath (424 SF) | Studio,1BA | $1,073 |
89th Ave. Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Crestview Heights Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Overlook Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 532 sq. ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Easton Ridge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Mt Scott, OR
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Mt Scott area is the $1.70 price per square foot Denby Model at Town Center Heights in the in the West Mt Scott neighborhood starting from $2,015. The second greatest value West Mt Scott apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Side by Side Model at Creekside Apartments starting at $1,815 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the West Mt Scott 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. |
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Town Center Heights | Denby | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
Creekside Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Side by Side | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Sunnyside Park Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Mt. Scott Commons | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Fuller Station | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
6205 SE 92nd Ave, Unit A | 6205 SE 92nd Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Foster Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
Fuller Commons | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Easton Ridge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Clackamas Trails Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Mt Scott, Portland, OR
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around the West Mt Scott Neighborhood in Portland, OR
Walk Score®
42 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
46 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
10 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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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 $1,475.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Mt Scott?
The cheapest apartment in West Mt Scott is Overlook Pointe Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in West Mt Scott costs $2,499.
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 14 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 $202 which is $2,297 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Mt Scott.
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