
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ardenwald Neighborhood of Milwaukie, OR from $800 (115 Rentals)
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Charbern Apartments

ReNew Johnson Creek

2621 SE Willard St

Overlook at the Willamette

Shorewood Terrace Apartments

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Henley Place

The Milwaukian

Miramonte Lodge

Axletree Apartments
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12331 SE Whitcomb Dr., Unit #2

2425 SE Monroe St

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River Cliff Apartments

3332 SE Harvey St, Unit C

4300 SE Mason Ln

Driftwood Terrace

4789 SE Ada Ln

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9851 SE 43rd Ave

5515 SE 18th Ave

7006 SE 66th Ave, Unit 3 Basement

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Studio Pointe Apartments

7006 SE 66th Ave, Unit 1
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54 Woodstock

Sellwood Apartments

1280 SE Nehalem St, Unit 302

The Woodstock!

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Novus

The Morgan

Dutch Village Apartments

5804 SE Milwaukie Ave

BD52
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Ardenwald, Milwaukie, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ardenwald?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardenwald Studio Apartments | $1,367 | $925 | $1,542 |
| Ardenwald 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $1,150 | $2,416 |
| Ardenwald 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,012 | $1,395 | $3,880 |
| Ardenwald 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,219 | $1,750 | $3,095 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 115 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ardenwald Neighborhood of Milwaukie, OR.
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Cheapest Available Ardenwald Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ardenwald area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Hillside Manor priced from $835. Parkside Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Ardenwald apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Manor | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Parkside Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| ReNew Johnson Creek | Juniper | Studio,1BA | $1,229 |
| Nehalem 13 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Novus | Ori Semi-Furnished Studio 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,259 |
| Dutch Village Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| 54 Woodstock | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Overlook at the Willamette | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Tristin Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath lg | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Park Hamlin - 2323 SE Harrison | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ardenwald, OR
As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ardenwald area is the $1.67 price per square foot The Bluff Model at River Cliff Apartments in the in the Foothills neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Ardenwald apartment is the 3x1 Model at Driftwood Terrace starting at $1,795 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Glenmorrie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ardenwald apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Cliff Apartments | The Bluff | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Driftwood Terrace | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Charbern Apartments | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Camille Court Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Sunnyside Park Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Heatherbrae | Two Bedroom One Bath (869 SF) | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Village Monroe Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Country Squire | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 54 Woodstock | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Hillside Manor | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ardenwald Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ardenwald?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ardenwald is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ardenwald?
The cheapest apartment in Ardenwald is Hillside Manor which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Ardenwald costs $1,630.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ardenwald?
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 1 regular apartments in Ardenwald 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 Ardenwald?
Cheap apartments in Ardenwald have an average cost of $218 which is $1,412 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ardenwald.
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