
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington County, OR from $400 (331 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Washington County.


Sunset View

12610 SW Farmington Rd, Unit 7

12610 SW Farmington Rd

Commons at Sylvan Highlands Apartments

Cedar Grove Apartments

Brentwood Oaks

Wyndhaven

Asher Park

#306 WOODSIDE VISTA
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Holly Tree Village

Knoll West

3950 SW 102nd Ave, Unit 32

Rock Creek 185

Rolling Hills Apartments

The Hudson by Trion Living

3950 SW 102nd Ave, Unit 24

Todd Village Apartments

Cedar Lane and Garden Glen
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Dartmouth Crossing North

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Seven West at the Trails

Greenburg Oaks

#328 GREENWAY SQUARE

3950 SW 102nd Ave, Unit 68

Stone Creek Apartments

Briarcreek Apartments

Country Oaks

Lynmarie Apartments

Laurelwood Estates
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Covington Square Apartments

The Scholls Apartments

3950 SW 102nd Ave, Unit 59

11575 SW 135th Ave

12628 NW Barnes Rd

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Westwood Green Apartments

Sorrento View Apartments

3950 SW 102nd Ave

10020 SW 125th Ave

Cornell Manor
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ReNew Murray Hill on Hall

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Forty9 Jamieson Apartments

Fountain Park

3950 SW 102nd Ave, Unit 71

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West End Apartments

Quail Hollow Apartments

Parkside Apartments

The Maples

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The Alden

Evanbrook Apartments
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Washington County, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County Studio Apartments | $1,514 | $640 | $2,276 |
| Washington County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,725 | $1,069 | $4,698 |
| Washington County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,990 | $1,178 | $5,864 |
| Washington County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,523 | $1,544 | $6,600 |
| Washington County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,402 | $2,145 | $3,950 |
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Cheapest Available Washington County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Washington County, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunset View in the Northwest Portland neighborhood priced from $995. Brentwood Oaks in the Northwest Portland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,072. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset View | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Brentwood Oaks | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,072 |
| Wyndhaven | One Bedroom -1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,122 |
| City Center Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,162 |
| Holly Tree Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Knoll West | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Rock Creek 185 | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,183 |
| Rolling Hills Apartments | Super Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Hudson by Trion Living | Hudson South 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,197 |
| Todd Village Apartments | Mt. Baker | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington County, OR
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington County area is the $1.46 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM Model at Country Oaks in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Washington County apartment is the 2 Bed Townhouse Model at The Reef Apartments starting at $1,690 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the West Beaverton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Oaks | 3 BEDROOM | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.46 |
| The Reef Apartments | 2 Bed Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.46 |
| Greenburg Oaks | THREE BEDROOM | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Ridge at Bull Mountain | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Chateau Hills | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Meadow Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Greenburg Townhomes | 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
| Villa Capri East | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
| City Center Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Sunset View | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Washington County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington County is under $1,205.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington County?
The cheapest apartment in Washington County is Sunset View which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Washington County costs $3,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington County?
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 98 regular apartments in Washington County 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 Washington County?
Cheap apartments in Washington County have an average cost of $195 which is $3,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington County.
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