Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Island Station Neighborhood of Milwaukie, OR from $800 (44 Rentals)

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Stanford
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stanford

2013 SE Courtney RdMilwaukie, OR 97222
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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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Quail Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Ridge Apartments

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

Crystal Lake

10500 SE 26th AveMilwaukie, OR 97222

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Northshore Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northshore Apartments

50 Northshore RdLake Oswego, OR 97034
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Courtney Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtney Square

2660 SE Courtney RdPortland, OR 97222
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Tenino Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tenino Terrace

2405 SE Umatilla StPortland, OR 97202
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Wheelhouse Lofts 2
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Wheelhouse Lofts 2

8124 SE 6th AvePortland, OR 97202
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The Sellina
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Sellina

1717 SE Tenino StPortland, OR 97202

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Moreland Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moreland Crossing

8150 SE 23rd AvePortland, OR 97202
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Forest Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

12600 SE River Rd SPortland, OR 97222
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Waverly Surf
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Surf

602-764 SE Linn StPortland, OR 97202

Island Station, Milwaukie, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Island Station Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Island Station area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Lake Village priced from $1,075. Sellwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Island Station apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lake Village0x1Studio,1BA$1,075
Sellwood ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,075
Miramonte LodgeMorrisonStudio,1BA$1,245
Oak Grove Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
tenin011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,275
Dutch Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,275
Moreland CrossingStudio BStudio,1BA$1,305
Overlook at the WillametteStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Park Hamlin - 2323 SE Harrison1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Island Station, OR

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Island Station area is the $1.65 price per square foot Plan C Model at Waverley & Stuart Hall in the in the Eastmoreland neighborhood starting from $2,120. The second greatest value Island Station apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Images Springcreek Apartments starting at $2,495 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Eastmoreland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Island Station apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Waverley & Stuart HallPlan C2BR,2BA$1.65
Images Springcreek Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.07
Willamette Townhouse2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.59
Tara West Apartments2 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Sunnyside Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.67
River Cliff ApartmentsLayout A2BR,1BA$1.59
The MorganThe Morgan PDX C1BR,1BA$2.16
Concord CrossingOne Bedroom & One Bath1BR,1BA$2.07
Dutch Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.20
Overlook at the WillametteStudioStudio ,1BA$2.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Island Station, Milwaukie, OR

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Southern Portland, OR. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Island Station Neighborhood in Milwaukie, OR

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Island Station Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Island Station?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Island Station is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Island Station?

The cheapest apartment in Island Station is Lake Village which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Island Station costs $2,540.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Island Station?

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 13 regular apartments in Island Station that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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