Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milwaukie Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukie, OR from $800 (31 Rentals)

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Stanford
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stanford

2013 SE Courtney RdMilwaukie, OR 97222
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Willamalane
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willamalane

4707 SE Boardman AveMilwaukie, OR 97267
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15540 SE E Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

15540 SE E Ave

15540 SE E AveMilwaukie, OR 97267
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Maple Grove Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Grove Court

3025 SE Maple StMilwaukie, OR 97267
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Linden Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Terrace

13306 SE Linden LnMilwaukie, OR 97222
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Courtney Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Courtney Square

2660 SE Courtney RdPortland, OR 97222
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Mercy Greenbrae
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mercy Greenbrae

3190 Furman DrLake Oswego, OR 97034
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Forest Ridge
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

12600 SE River Rd SPortland, OR 97222

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Milwaukie Heights, Milwaukie, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Milwaukie Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Milwaukie Heights area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Charbern Apts - In The Heart of Milwaukie Oregon priced from $1,245. ReNew Johnson Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,249. Here are the most affordable Milwaukie Heights apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charbern Apts - In The Heart of Milwaukie Oregon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,245
ReNew Johnson CreekJuniperStudio,1BA$1,249
Chesapeake Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Oak GroveONE BED1BR,1BA$1,390
Overlook at the WillametteOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,470
Driftwood Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1,495
Fox Pointe2 Bedroom, 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1,546
Tara West Apartments2 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath townhome2BR,1BA$1,600
Concord CrossingOne Bedroom & One Bath1BR,1BA$1,620
Heritage Crossing Townhome Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milwaukie Heights, OR

As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milwaukie Heights 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 Milwaukie Heights apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Overlook at the Willamette starting at $2,350 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Glenmorrie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Milwaukie Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Quail Park Homes3 Bed, 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$2.06
Overlook at the WillametteThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.24
Heritage Crossing Townhome Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Tara West Apartments2 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Jennings Lodge Apartments3x13BR,1BA$1.92
Fox Pointe2 Bedroom, 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1.59
Driftwood Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1.87
Oak GroveONE BED1BR,1BA$1.85
Chesapeake Pointe1 Bedroom with Fireplace and Carport1BR,1BA$1.95
Charbern Apts - In The Heart of Milwaukie Oregon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.95

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Milwaukie Heights, Milwaukie, OR

Ranked #11

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Milwaukie Heights Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Milwaukie Heights is Charbern Apts - In The Heart of Milwaukie Oregon which is listed at $1,245, while the average apartment in Milwaukie Heights costs $2,372.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Milwaukie Heights?

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 4 regular apartments in Milwaukie Heights 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 Milwaukie Heights?

Cheap apartments in Milwaukie Heights have an average cost of $253 which is $2,119 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milwaukie Heights.

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