Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the West Mt Scott Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,073 (7 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 |
---|---|---|---|
West Mt Scott Studio Apartments | $1,263 | $1,073 | $1,950 |
West Mt Scott 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,827 | $1,235 | $3,523 |
West Mt Scott 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $1,325 | $4,664 |
West Mt Scott 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,410 | $1,895 | $3,630 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Mt Scott?
The cheapest apartment in West Mt Scott is Avana at Happy Valley which is listed at $1,073, while the average apartment in West Mt Scott costs $1,972.
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 $197 which is $1,775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Mt Scott.
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