
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Forest Neighborhood of Lake Oswego, OR from $1,000 (61 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lake Forest area of Lake Oswego.


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15315 Twin Fir Rd, Unit LO Garden Apartment

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Elevation at Mountain Park

47 Eagle Crest Dr

12375 Mt Jefferson Terrace, Unit 1B

12375 Mt Jefferson Terrace, Unit 9B

12375 Mt Jefferson Terrace, Unit 10B

12375 Mt Jefferson Terrace, Unit 11C

The Ridge at Mountain Park Apartments

12375 Mt Jefferson Terrace, Unit 12D
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Hunt Club

Jackson Square

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7105 Montauk Cir, Unit 7105

Kruseway Commons

Westlake Meadows Apartments

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Willow

14267 Uplands Dr

6765 Montauk Cir, Unit 6765

12375 Mt Jefferson Terrace, Unit 10E

ReNew Laurelwood
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Haven Lake Oswego

7060 SW Montauk Cir

15938 Quarry Rd

6951 SW Montauk Cir

3930 Lake Grove Ave

Asher Park Apartments

11695 SW Greenburg Rd

Bonita Villa

Dartmouth Crossing North

Greenburg Oaks
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Edgewood Manor

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Attwell off Main

Creekside Commons Apartments

Hampton Park Apartments

Timbers at Tualatin

The Fields

Hermoso View Apartments

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The Overland

Hampton Ridge Apartments

Carriage House Apartments
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Stonesthrow Apartments

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6361 SW Southwood Dr, Unit 3

Commons on the Tualatin River

11575 SW Greenburg Rd

Eddyline at Bridgeport

8363 SW Durham Rd

River Lofts Apartments

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Arya at Hedges Creek

Montage

Villas on the Lake
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Lake Forest, Lake Oswego, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Lake Forest Studio Apartments | $1,474 | $1,295 | $2,854 |
| Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $1,145 | $3,637 |
| Lake Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,252 | $1,240 | $4,575 |
| Lake Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $1,158 | $6,131 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 61 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lake Forest Neighborhood of Lake Oswego, OR.
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Cheapest Available Lake Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Forest area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Dartmouth Crossing North priced from $1,216. Greenburg Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Lake Forest apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth Crossing North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,216 |
| Greenburg Oaks | TWO BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| Tigard Terrace Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| The Fields | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,396 |
| Hermoso View Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Carriage House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,445 |
| Stonesthrow Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,447 |
| Edgewood Manor | Two Bedroom, One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| The 72nd Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, OR
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Forest area is the $1.96 price per square foot Mount St. Helens Model at Main Street Village in the in the Far Southwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,478. The second greatest value Lake Forest apartment is the THREE BEDROOM Model at Greenburg Oaks starting at $1,558 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Far Southwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Main Street Village | Mount St. Helens | 3BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| Greenburg Oaks | THREE BEDROOM | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Hampton Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Oswego Cove | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| 7105 Montauk Cir, Unit 7105 | 7105 Montauk Cir | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Gatehouse Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| River Lofts Apartments | 2 Bedroom & 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Jackson Square | 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Bonita Villa | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Edgewood Manor | Two Bedroom, One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.81 |
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Best Local Schools in Lake Forest, Lake Oswego, OR
Lake Grove Elementary School
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Oregon including Lake Forest, Lake Oswego, and the greater Portland area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Forest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lake Forest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Forest is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Forest is Dartmouth Crossing North which is listed at $1,216, while the average apartment in Lake Forest costs $5,052.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Forest?
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 21 regular apartments in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest?
Cheap apartments in Lake Forest have an average cost of $174 which is $4,878 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Forest.
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