Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Neighborhood of Gresham, OR from $985 (58 Rentals)

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Arts Plaza
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$1,399 - $2,195
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$1,399 - $2,195
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arts Plaza

492 NE 2nd StGresham, OR 97030
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Aspire Trailmark
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$1,411 - $1,636
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$1,411 - $1,636
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Aspire Trailmark

700 SW Eastman PkyGresham, OR 97080
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Avana Powell Valley
$1,462 - $3,543
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Avana Powell Valley

1500 SW Pleasant View DrGresham, OR 97080
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Eleven Pines
$1,465 - $1,746
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Eleven Pines

4777 SW 11th StGresham, OR 97080
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Springwater Crossing
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$1,614 - $3,044
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Springwater Crossing

1132 NW Birdsdale AveGresham, OR 97030
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Linden Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Apartments

951 NE Linden AveGresham, OR 97030

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Alexan Park Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alexan Park Commons

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

The Wes

234 NW 1st StGresham, OR 97030

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Meadowview East
2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowview East

3910 SE 166th AvePortland, OR 97236
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The Jamico
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Jamico

16711 SE Powell BlvdPortland, OR 97236
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Township Eastside
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Township Eastside

17310 SE Naegeli DrPortland, OR 97236
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Division Star
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Division Star

2624-2640 SE 170th AvePortland, OR 97236

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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 $1,077. The Zimmer has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Southwest apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linden Place ApartmentsOne Bed - Second Floor1BR,1BA$1,077
The Zimmer1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,199
Eastside Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,249
Linden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1,250
Berry Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,280
Applegate Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
Townfair ApartmentsTilikum1BR,1BA$1,317
Powell Court2x12BR,1BA$1,325
Township Eastside2x2 Classic2BR,2BA$1,355
CedarlineStoneStudio,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest, OR

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest area is the $1.47 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Trailside in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Southwest apartment is the 2D Model at 3rd Central starting at $1,789 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Riverbend 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.
Trailside2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
3rd Central2D2BR,2BA$1.70
Township Eastside2x2 Classic2BR,2BA$1.36
Foothills ApartmentsOak2BR,2BA$1.54
Mountain KnollsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.65
Sherman Villa103A2BR,2BA$1.58
Gresham Central2 bedroom 1.5 bath Townhome2BR,2BA$1.76
Aspire Trailmark2x1 Renovated 2nd Floor 32BR,1BA$1.71
Eastside Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.41
Linden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest is at Linden Place Apartments listed at $1,107.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Apartment is $1,077 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 Eastside Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southwest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lumina Apartments and starts from $2,181.

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