Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Hillsboro Neighborhood of Hillsboro, OR from $700 (14 Rentals)

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Sierra West
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra West

356 SE 12th AveHillsboro, OR 97123
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Montebello
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Montebello

220 SE 12th AveHillsboro, OR 97123

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150 NE Jackson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

150 NE Jackson St

150 NE Jackson StHillsboro, OR 97124
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Nutmeg Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nutmeg Apartments

1435 SE Oak StHillsboro, OR 97123
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8th Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8th Avenue

547 SE 8th AveHillsboro, OR 97123
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Isabelle Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Isabelle Terrace

210 SE 9th AveHillsboro, OR 97123
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South Hillsboro, Hillsboro, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Hillsboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Hillsboro area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Gateway Commons priced from $1,221. Maple Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable South Hillsboro apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom LIHTC 60% MFI1BR,1BA$1,221
Maple Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
Hampshire DownsPlan J1BR,1BA$1,490
Isabelle Terrace0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
Zera At Reeds CrossingA11BR,1BA$1,673

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Hillsboro, OR

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Hillsboro area is the $1.86 price per square foot 3 bed, 2 bath Model at 24th & Main Apartments in the in the Oakhurst South neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value South Hillsboro apartment is the Deschutes Model at Commons at Creekside Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Oakhurst South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Hillsboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
24th & Main Apartments3 bed, 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.86
Commons at Creekside ApartmentsDeschutes2BR,2BA$1.97
Park Creek VillageTRILLIUM2BR,2BA$1.85
The Avery at Orenco StationAlder 1X1L1BR,1BA$2.26
Grove at Orenco StationAspen1BR,1BA$2.51
Gateway Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom LIHTC 60% MFI1BR,1BA$1.74
Zera At Reeds CrossingA11BR,1BA$2.39
Hampshire DownsPlan P - Townhome1BR,1BA$2.70
4th MainDStudio ,1BA$2.90
Maple Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Hillsboro, Hillsboro, OR

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Hillsboro, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Hillsboro. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the South Hillsboro Neighborhood in Hillsboro, OR

Walk Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Hillsboro Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Hillsboro?

The cheapest apartment in South Hillsboro is Gateway Commons which is listed at $1,221, while the average apartment in South Hillsboro costs $3,240.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Hillsboro?

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 11 regular apartments in South Hillsboro 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 South Hillsboro?

Cheap apartments in South Hillsboro have an average cost of $161 which is $3,079 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Hillsboro.

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