
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Forest Neighborhood of Lake Oswego, OR from $1,000 (59 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, Unit LO Garden Apartment

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Elevation at Mountain Park

Hunt Club

The Ridge at Mountain Park Apartments

Quarry Commons

Jackson Square

Kruseway Commons

100 Kerr Pky

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Willow

100 Kerr Pkwy

14267 Uplands Dr

Oswego Cove

ReNew Laurelwood

Haven Lake Oswego

7060 SW Montauk Cir

The Bluffs at Mountain Park

4000 Carman Dr

Mercato Grove
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294 Cervantes Cir

Asher Park

Dartmouth Crossing North

Greenburg Oaks

The Fields

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Attwell off Main

Timbers at Tualatin

Creekside Commons Apartments

Bonita Villa

Hampton Park Apartments
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Hermoso View Apartments

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The Overland

Hampton Ridge Apartments

8720 SW Tualatin Rd

Edgewood Manor

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Stonesthrow Apartments

Eddyline at Bridgeport

The York

Carriage House Apartments

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Arya at Hedges Creek
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Commons on the Tualatin River

11575 SW Greenburg Rd

The 72nd Apartments

The Steward

River Lofts Apartments

Montage

Villas on the Lake

Silver Creek Apartments

12345 SW Hall Blvd

Walnut Place Apartments
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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 | $1,515 | $1,165 | $2,252 |
| Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,145 | $3,637 |
| Lake Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,243 | $1,240 | $4,985 |
| Lake Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,184 | $1,558 | $10,000+ |
| Lake Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,300 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 59 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asher Park | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Dartmouth Crossing North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,216 |
| Greenburg Oaks | TWO BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| The Fields | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Hunt Club | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| Attwell off Main | S | Studio,1BA | $1,405 |
| Parkridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,430 |
| Stonesthrow Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,481 |
| The York | 2x1L | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Timbers at Tualatin | Nickle | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenburg Oaks | THREE BEDROOM | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Oswego Cove | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| The Overland | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| Haven Lake Oswego | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Gatehouse Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Hampton Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Creekside Commons Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath R | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Jackson Square | 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Bonita Villa | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The York | 2x1S | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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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 $1,504.
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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