
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Neighborhood of Gresham, OR from $900 (58 Rentals)
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The Zimmer

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Arts Plaza

200 SW Florence Ave, Unit G11, Unit G11

Lumina Apartments

Townfair Apartments

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Avana Powell Valley

The Ridge at Bella Vista

3rd Central

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Aspire Trailmark
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75 NW 15th St

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Eleven Pines

Columbia Trails

Mountain Knolls

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Springwater Crossing

253 SE Kelly Ave

882 NW Florence Ave

Powell Street Station

19045 SE Division St

Linden Apartments
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The Crossings @ Gresham Station

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Emerald Pointe Apartments

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Images Highland Apartments

The Wes

Alexan Park Commons

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Gresham Central

D Street Salal Apartments

17468 SE Powell Blvd

15790-15820 SE Division St

16932 SE Powell Blvd

16924 SE Powell Blvd

Powell Court

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2329 SE 174th Ave

2541-2545-2545 SE 170th Ave

3332 SE 157th Ave

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Arbor View Apartments

The Jamico

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Southwest, Gresham, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Studio Apartments | $1,386 | $1,350 | $1,400 |
| Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $985 | $2,598 |
| Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,788 | $1,130 | $3,553 |
| Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,393 | $1,850 | $2,865 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Neighborhood of Gresham, OR.
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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 $1,138. The Zimmer has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,249. Here are the most affordable Southwest apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Place Apartments | One Bed - Second Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,138 |
| The Zimmer | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Linden Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Bridge City Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Eastside Village Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Applegate Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Arts Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Townfair Apartments | Tilikum | 1BR,1BA | $1,417 |
| Avana Powell Valley | One Bedroom 725 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,423 |
| The Ridge at Bella Vista | Mt. Bachelor 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest, OR
As of May 27, 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 2x2 Classic Model at Township Eastside starting at $1,495 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the East Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailside | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Township Eastside | 2x2 Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Mountain Knolls | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Powell Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Fern Hill Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.74 |
| Sherman Villa | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Aspire Trailmark | 2x1 Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Eastside Village Apartments | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Linden Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Linden Place Apartments | One Bed - Second Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Best Local Schools in Southwest, Gresham, OR
Butler Creek Elementary School
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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 $1,138 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 $1,250 at Linden 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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