Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Forest Highlands Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,245 (13 Rentals)

1111 SE Tenino St

Sanctuary Apartments

Nehalem 13
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1511 SW Dolph Ct

Miramonte Lodge
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Overlook at the Willamette

Henley Place

Seven Acres
Forest Highlands, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Highlands?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Forest Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,432 | $1,245 | $1,694 |
Forest Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $1,275 | $3,700 |
Forest Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $1,595 | $5,550 |
Forest Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,662 | $2,464 | $3,395 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Highlands Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest Highlands?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Highlands is under $1,684.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Highlands is Miramonte Lodge which is listed at $1,245, while the average apartment in Forest Highlands costs $4,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Highlands?
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 17 regular apartments in Forest Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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