Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Forest Neighborhood of Lake Oswego, OR from $1,000 (59 Rentals)

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Parkridge Apartments
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$1,165 - $2,076
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Parkridge Apartments

215 Greenridge DrLake Oswego, OR 97035
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property at 100 Kerr Pky

$1,795

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$1,795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

100 Kerr Pky

Lake OswegoOR97035

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Willow
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$1,850 - $4,877
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$1,850 - $4,877

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Willow

5600 Meadows RdLake Oswego, OR 97035
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property at 14267 Uplands Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14267 Uplands Dr

Lake OswegoOR97034
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ReNew Laurelwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ReNew Laurelwood

3855 Lake Grove AveLake Oswego, OR 97035
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Haven Lake Oswego
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haven Lake Oswego

15000 Davis LnLake Oswego, OR 97035
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Mercato Grove
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mercato Grove

3975-4055 Mercantile DrLake Oswego, OR 97035

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Attwell off Main
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$1,341 - $5,118
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Attwell off Main

12850 SW Ash AveTigard, OR 97223
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The Overland
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$1,399 - $2,327
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The Overland

11974 SW 72nd AveTigard, OR 97223
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Villas on the Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas on the Lake

18880 SW 84th AveTualatin, OR 97062
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Silver Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Creek Apartments

11580 SW Hall BlvdPortland, OR 97223
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Lake Forest, Lake Oswego, OR Local Guide

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 Asher Park priced from $1,145. Dartmouth Crossing North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,216. Here are the most affordable Lake Forest apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Asher ParkOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Dartmouth Crossing NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,216
Greenburg OaksTWO BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1,240
The FieldsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,299
Hunt ClubPlan A11BR,1BA$1,370
Attwell off MainSStudio,1BA$1,405
Parkridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,430
Stonesthrow Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,481
The York2x1L2BR,1BA$1,495
Timbers at TualatinNickle1BR,1BA$1,504

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, OR

As of April 26, 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 Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Oswego Cove starting at $1,995 with a $1.96 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Greenburg OaksTHREE BEDROOM3BR,1BA$1.35
Oswego CoveTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.96
The OverlandTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$2.03
Haven Lake Oswego2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.82
Gatehouse Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.72
Hampton Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.88
Creekside Commons Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath R2BR,1BA$1.73
Jackson Square2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.88
Bonita Villa2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.99
The York2x1S2BR,1BA$1.99

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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 $1,504.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Lake Forest is Asher Park which is listed at $1,145, while the average apartment in Lake Forest costs $5,135.

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 20 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 $217 which is $4,918 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Forest.

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