Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Highlands Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,100 (30 Rentals)

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Sellwood 13
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sellwood 13

8036 SE 13th AvePortland, OR 97202
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The Sellwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sellwood

8072 SE 6th AvePortland, OR 97202
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SW Barbur Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

SW Barbur Blvd

SW Barbur BlvdPortland, OR 97219
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Magnolia Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Park

7436 SW 5th AvePortland, OR 97219
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The Spokane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Spokane

610 SE Spokane StPortland, OR 97202

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1645 SE Linn St
Studio Apartments

1645 SE Linn St

1645 SE Linn 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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Wheel House Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Wheel House Lofts

8130 SE 6th AvePortland, OR 97202
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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
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Moreland Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Moreland Terrace

1625 SE Bidwell StPortland, OR 97202
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Lambert Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lambert Lofts

1311 SE Lambert StPortland, OR 97202

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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 The Morgan priced from $1,190. Nehalem 13 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Forest Highlands apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MorganThe Morgan PDX StudioStudio,1BA$1,190
Nehalem 13One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Holm at Sellwood1x1F1BR,1BA$1,550
Steeple Townhomes1x11BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Highlands, OR

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Highlands area is the $2.61 price per square foot 2x2.5 with Den Model at Steeple Townhomes in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Forest Highlands apartment is the 1626 Southeast Lexington Street Model at 1626 Southeast Lexington Street, Unit Unit 3 starting at $1,950 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland 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.
Steeple Townhomes2x2.5 with Den2BR,2.5BA$2.61
1626 Southeast Lexington Street, Unit Unit 31626 Southeast Lexington Street2BR,1BA$2.40
Nehalem 13One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.70
Holm at Sellwood1x1A_L1BR,1BA$3.15
The MorganThe Morgan PDX StudioStudio ,1BA$2.70

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Highlands Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Highlands Apartment is $1,450 at Nehalem 13.

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 $2,252 at The Morgan.

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