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Southeast Hillsboro, Hillsboro, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Hillsboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Hillsboro area of Hillsboro, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Gateway Commons priced from $1,221. Briarcreek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here are the most affordable Southeast Hillsboro apartments for rent in Hillsboro, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom LIHTC 60% MFI1BR,1BA$1,221
Briarcreek1 Bedroom/1 Bath -1BR,1BA$1,279
Commons at Hawthorn Village ApartmentsFremont1BR,1BA$1,349
Maple Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
Reedville Meadows - A Friendly Community of 1, 2, and 3 Bedroom Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,425
Oak Glen ApartmentsSanta Rosa1BR,1BA$1,425
Landmark at Tanasbourne2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,489
Masters Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$1,495
Sun Brook ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,500
Arbory ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Hillsboro, OR

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Hillsboro area is the $1.87 price per square foot B1 Model at Platform 14 in the in the Orenco neighborhood starting from $2,330. The second greatest value Southeast Hillsboro apartment is the 3 bed, 2 bath Model at 24th & Main Apartments starting at $2,050 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Oakhurst South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Hillsboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Platform 14B12BR,2BA$1.87
24th & Main Apartments3 bed, 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.86
Quatama CrossingAbalone2BR,2BA$1.68
Quatama Village Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.63
Commons at Dawson Creek ApartmentsDevonshire2BR,2BA$1.80
Amber Court Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.68
Commons at Verandas in Tanasbourne ApartmentsLorraine2BR,1BA$1.60
Park Creek VillageTRILLIUM2BR,2BA$1.85
Sun Brook ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.78
Gateway Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom LIHTC 60% MFI1BR,1BA$1.74

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Southeast Hillsboro, Hillsboro, and the greater Hillsboro area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Southeast Hillsboro Neighborhood in Hillsboro, OR

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Hillsboro Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Hillsboro?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Hillsboro is under $1,500.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Hillsboro is Gateway Commons which is listed at $1,221, while the average apartment in Southeast Hillsboro costs $3,662.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast 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 20 regular apartments in Southeast 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 Southeast Hillsboro?

Cheap apartments in Southeast Hillsboro have an average cost of $157 which is $3,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Hillsboro.

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