Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Neighborhood of Gresham, OR from $1,200 (6 Rentals)

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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 $1,169. 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-1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,169
Bridge City Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
The Jamico2x12BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest, OR

As of September 07, 2025 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 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Model at Foothills Apartments starting at $1,545 with a $1.57 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trailside2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Foothills Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.57
Powell Court2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.62
Mountain KnollsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.68
Powell Street Station2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.73
Sherman Villa2BR2BR,2BA$1.53
Gresham Central2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.60
Applegate Apartments2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.69
Eastside Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.63
The Jamico2x12BR,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest, Gresham, OR

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Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest?

There are currently 103 Apartments for Rent in Southwest, OR with pricing that ranges from $985 to $2,833. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest ranging from $1,275 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest ranges from $1,275 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,901.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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