Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Milwaukie Neighborhood of Milwaukie, OR from $1,000 (42 Rentals)

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North Main Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Main Village

10558-10560 SE Main StMilwaukie, OR 97222
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Shorewood Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shorewood Terrace

11233 SE 27th AveMilwaukie, OR 97222
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Chestnut Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Place

12106 SE Lake RdMilwaukie, OR 97222
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Quail Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Ridge Apartments

2868 SE Lake RdMilwaukie, OR 97222
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Crystal Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crystal Lake

10500 SE 26th AveMilwaukie, OR 97222

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Waverly Surf
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Surf

602-764 SE Linn StPortland, OR 97202
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Historic Milwaukie, Milwaukie, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Historic Milwaukie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Milwaukie area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at 54 Woodstock , Studios & One Bedrooms priced from $1,100. Crestview Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Historic Milwaukie apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
54 Woodstock , Studios & One Bedrooms0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100
Crestview Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
BD52Studio AStudio,1BA$1,199
Miramonte LodgeMorrisonStudio,1BA$1,250
Overlook at the WillametteStudioStudio,1BA$1,290
tenin010BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
Dutch Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,300
Terwilliger1 x 1 F1BR,1BA$1,349
NovusOri Semi-Furnished Studio 1Studio,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Milwaukie, OR

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Historic Milwaukie area is the $2.07 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Images Springcreek Apartments in the in the Eastmoreland neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Historic Milwaukie apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at Knight Apartments starting at $1,639 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic Milwaukie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Images Springcreek Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.07
Knight Apartments3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.46
Willamette Townhouse2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.50
West Hills Terrace ApartmentsTop Floor 2x12BR,1BA$1.58
Briarwood Townhomes2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.05
Steele ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.12
5107 SE Bybee Blvd, Unit 15107 SE Bybee Blvd2BR,1BA$1.88
Terwilliger1 x 1 F1BR,1BA$1.80
Lake Village2x12BR,1BA$1.96
The MorganThe Morgan PDX C1BR,1BA$2.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Historic Milwaukie, Milwaukie, OR

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Among neighborhoods in Milwaukie, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Historic Milwaukie, Milwaukie, OR

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Getting Around the Historic Milwaukie Neighborhood in Milwaukie, OR

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Milwaukie Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Historic Milwaukie?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Historic Milwaukie is under $1,399.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Milwaukie?

The cheapest apartment in Historic Milwaukie is Dutch Village Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Historic Milwaukie costs $2,597.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Historic Milwaukie?

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 21 regular apartments in Historic Milwaukie 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 Historic Milwaukie?

Cheap apartments in Historic Milwaukie have an average cost of $247 which is $2,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Milwaukie.

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