
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Neighborhood of Hillsboro, OR from $900 (44 Rentals)
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The Quarry

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Nexus at Orenco Station

Stillwater Apartments

Quatama Crossing

The Villas at Amberglen West

Commons at Creekside Apartments

Hidden Creek
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Q1 Apartments

Belmar Commons

690 NE Adwick Dr

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Lark

Commons at Hawthorn Village Apartments

Vector

Arbory Apartments

2380 SE 45th Ave, Unit Unit A, Unit Unit A
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Savanna at Reed's Crossing

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2660 NE Parkwood St, Unit C, Unit C

HUB 9

Tessera at Orenco Station

The Avery at Orenco Station

Pinewood Village Apartments

433 NE 49th Ave
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101 NE Brookwood Pkwy - Hillsboro (A-T500)

Park Creek Village

Treya's Terrace Apartments

Platform 14

Oak Glen Apartments

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Zera At Reeds Crossing

Aspen Grove Apartments
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640 NE Garswood Ln

Covington Square Apartments

Briarcreek Apartments

Villa Capri East

Quatama Village Apartments

Masters Apartments

Reedville Meadows

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20125 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy

700 SW 206th Pl

Stoddard Duplexes

762 SW 206th Pl
Southeast, Hillsboro, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Studio Apartments | $1,710 | $1,350 | $2,561 |
| Southeast 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $1,245 | $2,254 |
| Southeast 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $1,315 | $4,683 |
| Southeast 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,802 | $1,858 | $6,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast Neighborhood of Hillsboro, OR.
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Cheapest Available Southeast Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Briarcreek Apartments priced from $1,249. Covington Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,315. Here are the most affordable Southeast apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarcreek Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Covington Square Apartments | Covington 2x1F 700 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| Villa Capri East | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| Gateway Commons | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
| Stillwater Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| Quatama Crossing | Onyx | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Quatama Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Nexus at Orenco Station | Cabin | 1BR,1BA | $1,403 |
| The Villas at Amberglen West | 1x1 (a6) | 1BR,1BA | $1,437 |
| Commons at Creekside Apartments | Coquille | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast, OR
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast area is the $1.77 price per square foot 3 bed, 2 bath Model at 24th & Main Apartments in the in the Oakhurst South neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Southeast apartment is the 2X2A Model at The Jones starting at $1,900 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Triple Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24th & Main Apartments | 3 bed, 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| The Jones | 2X2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Commons at Hawthorn Village Apartments | Menlo | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Suzann Plaza Apartments | Two Bedroom - Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Amber Court Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Aspen Grove Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Villa Capri East | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
| Park Creek Village | GERANIUM | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Gateway Commons | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Covington Square Apartments | Covington 2x1D 700 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSoutheast, Hillsboro, OR
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Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast is under $1,475.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast is Briarcreek Apartments which is listed at $1,249, while the average apartment in Southeast costs $2,593.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast?
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 37 regular apartments in Southeast 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?
Cheap apartments in Southeast have an average cost of $190 which is $2,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast.
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