
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Inner Southeast Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $300 (85 Rentals)
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1730 SE 35th Pl

Wimbledon Square And Gardens

Hazel Ying Lee Apartments

4054 SE Holgate Blvd

4132 SE Boise St

Hunter's Ridge Apartments

Cedarhurst Village

Brookland

The Marilyn
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3027 SE 20th Ave, Unit 3027

3041 SE 20th Ave, Unit 3041

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The Frankie

Moreland Place Apartments

2919 SE Division St, Unit 306

Powell Gardens Apartments

Sunshine Portland

4129 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd

4610 SE 29th Ave

The Easton Apartments
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The Enclave

The Hawthorne PDX

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3714 SE Franklin St, Unit 3714 B SE Franklin St

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3808 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd, Unit 8

1739 SE Harold St

3055 SE 20th Ave, Unit 3055

4222 SE Holgate Blvd, Unit 4222

4033 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Unit B

The Tristan

4149 SE 37th Ave
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4002 SE 33rd Plz

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Z_Kateri Park

Z_Esperanza Court

Z_Caritas Sacred Heart Villa

Cedar Flats

Brentwood Apartments

Royal Gardens Apartments

Lynnwood Apartments

Enclave 54
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Powell

4425 SE 26TH Ave

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Division Terrace

Warnell Apartments

Britney Forest Apartments
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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 | $1,231 | $929 | $1,636 |
| Inner Southeast 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Inner Southeast 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $1,245 | $3,151 |
| Inner Southeast 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,869 | $1,950 | $4,035 |
| Inner Southeast 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,933 | $6,933 | $6,933 |
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There are currently 85 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Inner Southeast Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Inner Southeast Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Inner Southeast area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Wimbledon Square And Gardens priced from $1,079. Villa 34 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Inner Southeast apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Square And Gardens | Windermere | Studio,1BA | $1,079 |
| Villa 34 Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Hunter's Ridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| Division Street Lofts | Burnside | Studio,1BA | $1,265 |
| Brookland | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,289 |
| The Marilyn | ROSS ISLAND | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Shady Glen Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Shade Tree Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| The Frankie | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Powell Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Inner Southeast, OR
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Inner Southeast area is the $2.20 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Down Model at Waverleigh Apartments in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Inner Southeast apartment is the 2x1 Model at Ravenbourne Apartments starting at $1,585 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Inner Southeast apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverleigh Apartments | 3 Bedroom Down | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Ravenbourne Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Ashley Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Shady Glen Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 3808 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd, Unit 8 | 3808 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Hunter's Ridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Villa 34 Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Moreland Place Apartments | 2x1RV | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 3714 SE Franklin St, Unit 3714 B SE Franklin St | 3714 SE Franklin St | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Shade Tree Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Inner Southeast Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Inner Southeast?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Inner Southeast is at Wimbledon Square And Gardens listed at $1,079.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Inner Southeast Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Inner Southeast Apartment is $1,225 at Villa 34 Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Inner Southeast Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Inner Southeast is starting from $1,245 at Hunter's Ridge Apartments.
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