Cheap Homes for Rent in West Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (5 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Knoll West priced from $1,175. Cedar Mill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable West Portland apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Knoll West1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,175
Cedar Mill Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Commons at Sylvan Highlands ApartmentsVeronaStudio,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Portland, OR

As of August 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Portland area is the $1.66 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Cedar Hills in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,824. The second greatest value West Portland apartment is the Douglas Fir Model at Sofi at Cedar Mill starting at $2,179 with a $2.00 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.
Cedar Hills2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.66
Sofi at Cedar MillDouglas Fir2BR,2BA$2.00
Sofi At Forest HeightsSequoia2BR,2BA$1.68
Cornell Manor2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.81
Deveraux GlenLongspur1BR,1BA$2.27
Sunset Station Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
ClermontA11BR,1BA$1.97
Commons at Timber Creek ApartmentsCarlton1BR,1BA$2.18
CEDAR MILL VILLAGE APARTMENTS1x11BR,1BA$2.03
Knoll West1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Portland

What type of rentals are currently available in West Portland?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in West Portland, OR with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $4,750. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Portland ranging from $525 to $7,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Portland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Portland ranges from $525 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,605.

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