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

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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 1 Bed unit found at Terwilliger priced from $1,199. tenin01 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,345. Here are the most affordable Forest Highlands apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terwilliger1 x 1 F1BR,1BA$1,199
tenin011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,345
Holm at SellwoodStudio AStudio,1BA$1,395
The Garthwick2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,200
Steeple Townhomes1x11BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Highlands, OR

As of September 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Highlands area is the $1.19 price per square foot 1055 SW Plum Dr Model at 1055 SW Plum Dr, Unit Basement ADU in the in the Southwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Forest Highlands apartment is the Plan D Model at Birnam Oaks at Waverley Greens starting at $2,650 with a $2.74 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.
1055 SW Plum Dr, Unit Basement ADU1055 SW Plum Dr1BR,1BA$1.19
Birnam Oaks at Waverley GreensPlan D1BR,1BA$2.74
The Garthwick2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.53
Steeple Townhomes1x11BR,1BA$2.91
Terwilliger1 x 1 F1BR,1BA$1.60
Vista Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.79
Holm at Sellwood1x1A_L1BR,1BA$3.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Highlands, Portland, OR

Ranked #121

Among cities in Oregon 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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Highlands Apartment is $1,199 at Terwilliger.

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