Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (10 Rentals)

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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 Bedroom Apartments

The Opal Apartments

12691 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 $950. Scottsdale Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable West Portland apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commons at Sylvan Highlands ApartmentsCambriaStudio,1BA$950
Scottsdale Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Knoll West1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Portland, OR

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Portland area is the $1.56 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Alpine by Trion Living in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,510. The second greatest value West Portland apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath Model at Evanbrook Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.71 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.
Alpine by Trion Living2x12BR,1BA$1.56
Evanbrook Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.71
Jasper Square by Trion Living2x22BR,2BA$2.07
Sunset Station Apartments2 bedroom, 1bath2BR,1BA$1.78
ReNew at CornellPine2BR,1.5BA$2.08
CEDAR MILL VILLAGE APARTMENTS2x12BR,1BA$1.99
Knoll West2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.03
Oak Hill Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.01
ClermontA11BR,1BA$2.07
Scottsdale Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83

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West Portland, Portland, OR

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Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 $950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Portland Apartment is $1,045 at Scottsdale Park Apartments.

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 $1,450 at Scottsdale 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 Cedar Mill Apartments and starts from $1,995.

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