Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Highlands Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,100 (18 Rentals)

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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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Vista Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Manor

1430 SW Moss StPortland, OR 97219
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Eastbank Quarters
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastbank Quarters

686 SE Spokane StPortland, OR 97202
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Waverly Surf
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Surf

602-764 SE Linn StPortland, OR 97202

Forest Highlands, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Highlands area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at tenin01 priced from $1,295. Terwilliger has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,349. Here are the most affordable Forest Highlands apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
tenin010BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
Terwilliger1 x 1 F1BR,1BA$1,349
Holm at SellwoodStudio AStudio,1BA$1,440
The MorganThe Morgan PDX D1BR,1BA$1,473
The Garthwick2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Highlands, OR

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Highlands area is the $2.61 price per square foot 3x2 Model at The Garthwick in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Forest Highlands apartment is the Plan E Model at Birnam Oaks at Waverley Greens starting at $2,950 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Eastmoreland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Garthwick3x23BR,2BA$2.61
Birnam Oaks at Waverley GreensPlan E1BR,1BA$3.00
Terwilliger1 x 1 F1BR,1BA$1.80
The MorganThe Morgan PDX C1BR,1BA$2.06
Holm at SellwoodStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.90
tenin010BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Highlands, Portland, OR

Ranked #111

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Forest Highlands Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

11 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Highlands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forest Highlands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forest Highlands is at tenin01 listed at $1,295.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Highlands Apartment is $1,349 at Terwilliger.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest Highlands Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest Highlands is starting from $2,200 at The Garthwick.

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