
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Woodlawn Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (168 Rentals)
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5324 N Maryland Ave

4833 NE 11th Ave

3226 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd

Zeal Lofts

The Outpost

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Koz on Killingsworth

Dawson Park Apartments

T. Joyce Phillips

Kenton Commons
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6630-6630 NE Garfield Ave.

Shift

Koz on Interstate

205 NE Rosa Parks Way

Renaissance Commons

Nomad Apartments

Paceline

The Village Coliving Community

Fargo

1480 N Jarrett St, Unit 303
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Kentonwood Dimensions

7312-7334 N Lancaster Ave, Unit 7330

Bridgeton Apartments

505 Dekum Apartments

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Parallax

Hank Reardon Plaza

King Street Lofts

M63

8007-8015 N Denver Ave, Unit 02

4127 N Michigan Ave
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Forty One 11

The Roux

MF 15 - N. Emerson

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7144 N Delaware Ave, Unit Adu, Unit Adu

436 NE Stafford St

1611 N Rosa Parks Way, Unit 303

2121 N Kilpatrick St

Arris

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3714 N Williams Ave

3814 NE 6th Ave
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ArLo

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Solace

4620 N Maryland Ave, Unit B103

Kaya Camilla

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Prescott

Ella PDX

4620 N Maryland Ave, Unit B203

1008 N Killingsworth St

Savona Apartments

Jasper
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Woodlawn, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Woodlawn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn Studio Apartments | $1,309 | $795 | $2,910 |
| Woodlawn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $875 | $2,918 |
| Woodlawn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $1,271 | $3,992 |
| Woodlawn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,383 | $1,466 | $8,014 |
| Woodlawn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,700 | $3,025 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 168 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Woodlawn Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Woodlawn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Woodlawn area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Koz on Killingsworth priced from $899. Dawson Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Woodlawn apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koz on Killingsworth | Studio - Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Dawson Park Apartments | Spacious Apartments in North Portland – Dawson ... | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| T. Joyce Phillips | Studio NON-SUBSIDIZED | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| Kenton Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Shift | Studio B, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Koz on Interstate | MULTE Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Renaissance Commons | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,012 |
| Nomad Apartments | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| Aniva | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Sippi | Studio-Small | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodlawn, OR
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Woodlawn area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Fernhill Crossing LLC in the in the Cully neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Woodlawn apartment is the 7320-7322 N Albina Ave Model at 7320-7322 N Albina Ave, Unit 7322 starting at $1,595 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Northeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Woodlawn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernhill Crossing LLC | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 7320-7322 N Albina Ave, Unit 7322 | 7320-7322 N Albina Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Skidmore Apartments | Eastmore Unit 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Kiln | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Miss | 1x1-Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Renaissance Commons | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Shaver Green | 1 Bed 1 Bath Unit Restricted at 60% MTSP | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Dawson Park Apartments | Spacious Apartments in North Portland – Dawson ... | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Hank Reardon Plaza | 1 Level Loft | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
| Kenton Commons | 1 Level Loft | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Woodlawn, Portland, and the greater Portland area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Woodlawn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Woodlawn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Woodlawn is under $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Woodlawn?
The cheapest apartment in Woodlawn is Dawson Park Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Woodlawn costs $8,502.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Woodlawn?
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 53 regular apartments in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn?
Cheap apartments in Woodlawn have an average cost of $298 which is $8,204 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Woodlawn.
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