Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Neighborhood of Gresham, OR from $900 (60 Rentals)

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Arts Plaza
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$1,400 - $2,255
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Arts Plaza

492 NE 2nd StGresham, OR 97030
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property at 200 SW Florence Ave

$1,415

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$1,415
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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200 SW Florence Ave, Unit G11, Unit G11

200 SW Florence Ave
GreshamOR97080
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Eleven Pines
$1,509 - $1,889
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Eleven Pines

4777 SW 11th StGresham, OR 97080
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Aspire Trailmark
$1,520 - $1,651
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$1,520 - $1,651
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Aspire Trailmark

700 SW Eastman PkyGresham, OR 97080
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Avana Powell Valley
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$1,670 - $2,561
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Avana Powell Valley

1500 SW Pleasant View DrGresham, OR 97080
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Springwater Crossing
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$1,887 - $2,666
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Springwater Crossing

1132 NW Birdsdale AveGresham, OR 97030
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property at 208 SW Wallula Ave

$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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208 SW Wallula Ave

GreshamOR97080
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Linden Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Apartments

951 NE Linden AveGresham, OR 97030
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Trailside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Trailside

4850 SW 11th StGresham, OR 97080
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Alexan Park Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alexan Park Commons

1209 NE Linden AveGresham, OR 97030
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The Wes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Wes

234 NW 1st StGresham, OR 97030
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Vista Highlands
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Highlands

4849 SW 11th StGresham, OR 97080
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Gresham Central
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gresham Central

800 NE Roberts AveGresham, OR 97030
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Southwest, Gresham, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Linden Place Apartments priced from $1,099. Bridge City Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Southwest apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linden Place ApartmentsOne Bed-Second Floor1BR,1BA$1,099
Bridge City Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
Trailside1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,300
Townfair ApartmentsTilikum1BR,1BA$1,317
Eastside Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,349
Applegate Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Columbia TrailsAshland1BR,1BA$1,371
Powell Court241BR,1BA$1,395
Arts PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Springwater Trail Apartments1 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest, OR

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2x2 Classic Model at Township Eastside in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,544. The second greatest value Southwest apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Mountain Knolls starting at $1,625 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Gresham Butte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Township Eastside2x2 Classic2BR,2BA$1.55
Mountain KnollsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.65
Foothills Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.52
Eleven Pines2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.62
Sherman Villa2BR2BR,2BA$1.53
Aspire Trailmark2x1 Renovated 2nd Floor 32BR,1BA$1.73
Eastside Village Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.75
Trailside1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.59
Townfair ApartmentsTilikum1BR,1BA$1.80
Linden Place ApartmentsOne Bed-Second Floor1BR,1BA$1.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Apartment is $1,099 at Linden Place Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest is starting from $1,249 at Linden Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southwest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eastside Village Apartments and starts from $1,545.

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