
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ardenwald Neighborhood of Milwaukie, OR from $800 (84 Rentals)
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Charbern Apts - In The Heart of Milwaukie Oregon

ReNew Johnson Creek

Parkside Heights

Total Monthly Price
3220 SE Rockwood St, Unit 3220, Unit 3220

Driftwood Terrace

Miramonte Lodge

Axletree Apartments

Shorewood Terrace Apartments

Seven Acres
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The Milwaukian

3725-3727 SE Jackson St

Henley Place

River Cliff Apartments

Hillside Manor

Camille Court Apartments

The Devonshire Apartments

North Main Village

Chestnut Place

Quail Ridge Apartments
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Water's Edge Apartments

Park Hamlin - 2323 SE Harrison

12576 SE 27th Ave

Crystal Lake

Lake Road Courtyard Apartments

Village Monroe Apartments

3725 SE Jackson St

Linden Terrace

Banbury Apartments

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Studio Pointe Apartments

54 Woodstock Apartments~ Great Location ~Vibrant Neighborhood

Sellwood Apartments

8104 SE 72nd Ave

BD52

8323 SE 62nd Ave

Galaxie at Sellwood

Novus

5886 SE 46th Ave

Sunnyside Park Apartments
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Lake Village and Lakewood Apartments

Clackamas Trails Apartments

13030 SE Rusk Rd, Unit 13A

Modera Woodstock

1313 SE Spokane St

1650 SE Harold St

Holm at Sellwood

7434 SE Duke St

4048 SE Howe St
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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 | $1,335 | $945 | $1,610 |
| Ardenwald 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $1,175 | $2,225 |
| Ardenwald 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $1,395 | $3,881 |
| Ardenwald 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,660 | $2,010 | $3,995 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 84 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. Studio Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. 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 |
| Studio Pointe Apartments | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| 54 Woodstock Apartments~ Great Location ~Vibrant Neighborhood | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Sellwood Apartments | 1x1 389 | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Dutch Village Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
| Moreland Crossing | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,215 |
| Charbern Apts - In The Heart of Milwaukie Oregon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| SE 11th & Tenino Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| Tristin Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath lg | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ardenwald, OR
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ardenwald area is the $1.97 price per square foot 3x2 Model at The Woodstock! in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Ardenwald apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Briarwood Townhomes starting at $2,000 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Eastmoreland 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodstock! | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Briarwood Townhomes | 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| Camille Court Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Sunnyside Park Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Driftwood Terrace | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Lake Village and Lakewood Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Clackamas Trails Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Shorewood Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom Ground | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Tristin Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath lg | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Charbern Apts - In The Heart of Milwaukie Oregon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleArdenwald, Milwaukie, OR
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Best Local Schools in Ardenwald, Milwaukie, OR
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Oregon and customized analysis for South Central Portland. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 $2,430.
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 16 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 $293 which is $2,137 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ardenwald.
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