
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Inner Southeast Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,000 (50 Rentals)


1936 SE Insley St

4054 SE Holgate Blvd

Wimbledon Square And Gardens

Hazel Ying Lee Apartments

3027 SE 20th Ave, Unit 3027

Moreland Place Apartments

The Marilyn

Powell Gardens Apartments

3904 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd
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Sunshine Portland

4610 SE 29th Ave

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The Enclave

Brookland

3055 SE 20th Ave, Unit 3055

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3714 SE Franklin St, Unit 3714 B SE Franklin St

The Hawthorne

3055 SE 20th Ave, Unit 3055

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The Frankie

Z_Howard House
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Brentwood Apartments

Royal Gardens Apartments

Cedar Flats

Francis Street Apartments

Oliver Apartments

Creston Villa

4425 SE 26TH Ave
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Villa 34 Apartments

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Britney Forest Apartments

Insley Apartments

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Shade Tree Apartments

Steele Apartments

Margot01

Brooklyn Yard
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Cedar Flats

Clinton Court

Burlingame Apartments

3339 SE Division St

02M - Eden Park

The Marigold

4511 SE 40th Ave

4462 SE Milwaukie Ave
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Inner Southeast, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Inner Southeast?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Southeast Studio Apartments | $1,228 | $950 | $1,636 |
Inner Southeast 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Inner Southeast 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,859 | $1,245 | $3,151 |
| Inner Southeast 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,782 | $1,895 | $4,035 |
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The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs
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Pet Friendly LifestyleInner Southeast, Portland, OR
Ranked #86
Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Inner Southeast Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Inner Southeast?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Inner Southeast is under $1,345.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Inner Southeast?
The cheapest apartment in Inner Southeast is Shady Glen Apartments which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Inner Southeast costs $6,651.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Inner Southeast?
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 Inner Southeast that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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