
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Road Neighborhood of Milwaukie, OR from $835 (79 Rentals)
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Charbern Apartments

ReNew Johnson Creek

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Lake Crest Apartments

2621 SE Willard St

Overlook at the Willamette

Shorewood Terrace Apartments

King Manor in Milwaukie

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Henley Place

The Milwaukian
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Seven Acres

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12331 SE Whitcomb Dr., Unit #2

2425 SE Monroe St

Village Monroe Apartments

Bristol Court Apartments

River Cliff Apartments

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Heritage Townhomes

Driftwood Terrace

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The Heights Apartments

Hillside Manor

Stanford

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The Devonshire Apartments

Kona Gardens Apartments

Seneca Terrace

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Park Hamlin - 2323 SE Harrison

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North Main Village

Chestnut Place

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Water's Edge Apartments

14832 SE Cedar Ave

15540 SE E Ave

Crystal Lake Apartments

Heatherbrae

Lake Road Courtyard Apartments

The Village at Monroe

Harmony Court Apartments

Linden Terrace

Banbury Apartments
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Lake Road, Milwaukie, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Road?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Road Studio Apartments | $1,380 | $1,229 | $1,499 |
| Lake Road 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,586 | $1,195 | $1,955 |
| Lake Road 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $1,450 | $3,195 |
| Lake Road 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $1,750 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 79 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lake Road Neighborhood of Milwaukie, OR.
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Cheapest Available Lake Road Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Road 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 Lake Road 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 |
| Dutch Village Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Overlook at the Willamette | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,290 |
| Park Hamlin - 2323 SE Harrison | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| King Manor in Milwaukie | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Lake Crest Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
| Henley Place | The Maple | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Axletree Apartments | KELLOGG 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,428 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Road, OR
As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Road 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 Lake Road 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 Lake Road 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 |
| Heritage Townhomes | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Sunnyside Park Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Fuller Commons | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Village Monroe Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Harmony Court Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Hillside Manor | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Road Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lake Road?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Road is under $1,428.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Road?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Road is Hillside Manor which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Lake Road costs $1,657.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Road?
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 11 regular apartments in Lake Road 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 Lake Road?
Cheap apartments in Lake Road have an average cost of $308 which is $1,349 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Road.
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