Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $800 (38 Rentals)

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Clermont
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$1,522 - $2,874
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Clermont

1801-1899 N W 143rd AvePortland, OR 97229
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Holly Hill Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Hill Apartments

11605 SW Butner RdPortland, OR 97225
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The Opal Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Opal Apartments

12691 NW Dogwood StPortland, OR 97229
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Haven at Golf Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Haven at Golf Creek

1807 SW Golf Creek DrPortland, OR 97225

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6730 SW CANYON Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

6730 SW CANYON Rd

6730 SW CANYON RdPortland, OR 97225
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Cedar Royal Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Royal Apartments

12750 NW Dogwood StPortland, OR 97229
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West Portland, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Portland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Portland area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Commons at Sylvan Highlands Apartments priced from $1,099. Knoll West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable West Portland apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commons at Sylvan Highlands ApartmentsVenetoStudio,1BA$1,099
Knoll West1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,175
Evanbrook Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,290
Haven at Golf CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,301
Meadow Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,325
Cornell Manor1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Commons at Timber Creek ApartmentsSonoma1BR,1BA$1,379
Cedar HillsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,449
81 Fifty at West HillsA21BR,1BA$1,482
Sofi At Forest HeightsMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,485

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Portland, OR

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Portland area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Chateau Hills in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value West Portland apartment is the 2x2.5 Model at Sarah Court starting at $1,895 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Portland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chateau Hills2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Sarah Court2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.80
Deveraux GlenLongspur1BR,1BA$2.06
CEDAR MILL VILLAGE APARTMENTS2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.02
Meadow Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.68
Evanbrook Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.74
Cornell Manor1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.82
Commons at Sylvan Highlands ApartmentsProvence1BR,1BA$1.89
Commons at Timber Creek ApartmentsCarlton1BR,1BA$1.94
Sofi At Forest HeightsMagnolia1BR,1BA$2.08

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The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Oregon, including Portland. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Portland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Portland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Portland is at Commons at Sylvan Highlands Apartments listed at $1,099.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Portland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Portland Apartment is $1,175 at Knoll West.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Portland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Portland is starting from $1,350 at Meadow Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable West Portland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Portland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadow Park Apartments and starts from $1,595.

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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

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As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon, I’d like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Chad, and I come to the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team after living in Portland for decades.

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