
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Milwaukie Neighborhood of Milwaukie, OR from $800 (56 Rentals)
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Charbern Apartments

ReNew Johnson Creek

Shorewood Terrace Apartments

Overlook at the Willamette

Miramonte Lodge

The Milwaukian

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Henley Place

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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

Driftwood Terrace

Hillside Manor

Park Hamlin - 2323 SE Harrison

North Main Village

Chestnut Place
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7006 SE 66th Ave, Unit 3 Basement

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Studio Pointe Apartments

7006 SE 66th Ave, Unit 1

54 Woodstock

Sellwood Apartments

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Novus
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The Morgan

Dutch Village Apartments

Nehalem 13

BD52

Terwilliger Terrace

Holm at Sellwood

7625 SE Milwaukie Ave, Unit 05

Lake Village and Lakewood Apartments

Meetinghouse

SE 11th & Tenino Apartments
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Galaxie at Sellwood

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1706 SW Moss St, Unit 1706 SW Moss St

Uptown at Lake Oswego

Willamette Townhouse

27 E Ave, Unit B

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27 E Ave, Unit B

The Woodstock!

The Stock

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1215 SE Lexington St

Pickett Park
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Historic Milwaukie, Milwaukie, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Historic Milwaukie?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Milwaukie Studio Apartments | $1,409 | $995 | $2,230 |
| Historic Milwaukie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,742 | $1,195 | $2,858 |
| Historic Milwaukie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,216 | $1,495 | $5,200 |
| Historic Milwaukie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,288 | $1,750 | $3,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Historic Milwaukie Neighborhood of Milwaukie, OR.
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Cheapest Available Historic Milwaukie Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Milwaukie 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 Historic Milwaukie 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 | $1,249 |
| Novus | Ori Semi-Furnished Studio 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,259 |
| Park Hamlin - 2323 SE Harrison | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| BD52 | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Overlook at the Willamette | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,305 |
| Miramonte Lodge | Marquam | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Henley Place | The Maple | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Terwilliger Terrace | 1 x 1 F | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Milwaukie, OR
As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Milwaukie area is the $2.06 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Model at Quail Park Homes in the in the Historic Milwaukie neighborhood starting from $3,199. The second greatest value Historic Milwaukie apartment is the 7943 SW 17th Ave Model at 7943 SW 17th Ave, Unit #1 starting at $2,099 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Far Southwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic Milwaukie apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quail Park Homes | 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.06 |
| 7943 SW 17th Ave, Unit #1 | 7943 SW 17th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| River Cliff Apartments | The Bluff | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Driftwood Terrace | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Miramonte Lodge | Sellwood | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Village Monroe Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Terwilliger Terrace | 1 x 1 F | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Lake Village and Lakewood Apartments | Fireplace units 2 X 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 1706 SW Moss St, Unit 1706 SW Moss St | 1706 SW Moss St | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Hillside Manor | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Milwaukie Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Historic Milwaukie?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Historic Milwaukie is at Parkside Heights listed at $1,050.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Milwaukie Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Milwaukie Apartment is $835 at Hillside Manor.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Historic Milwaukie Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Historic Milwaukie is starting from $1,500 at Lake Village and Lakewood Apartments.
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