
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Forest Neighborhood of Lake Oswego, OR from $678 (49 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lake Forest area of Lake Oswego.


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Kruseway Commons

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Studio Apartments | $1,621 | $1,329 | $2,800 |
| Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $1,216 | $3,311 |
| Lake Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,303 | $1,240 | $4,400 |
| Lake Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,302 | $1,558 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 49 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 2 Beds unit found at Greenburg Oaks priced from $1,240. Tualatin Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Lake Forest apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenburg Oaks | TWO BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| Tualatin Meadows | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Overland | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,329 |
| Hunt Club | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,332 |
| The Fields | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,356 |
| Arya at Hedges Creek | Hawthorne | 1BR,1BA | $1,383 |
| Attwell off Main | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,426 |
| Stonesthrow Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,464 |
| Parkridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,468 |
| Carriage House Apartments | One Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,480 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, OR
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Forest area is the $1.35 price per square foot THREE BEDROOM Model at Greenburg Oaks in the in the Far Southwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,558. The second greatest value Lake Forest apartment is the 2 Bedroom & 2 Bath Model at River Lofts Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Childs 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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| Greenburg Oaks | THREE BEDROOM | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| River Lofts Apartments | 2 Bedroom & 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| The Bluffs at Mountain Park | The Cedarwood | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.99 |
| Haven Lake Oswego | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| Gatehouse Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Hampton Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| Creekside Commons Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Bonita Villa | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Main Street Village | Mount Bachelor | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Hunt Club | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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Best Local Schools in Lake Forest, Lake Oswego, OR
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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 $1,480.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Forest is Tualatin Meadows which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Lake Forest costs $2,084.
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 10 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 $168 which is $1,916 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Forest.
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