
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Inner Southeast Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $300 (70 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Inner Southeast area of Portland.


The Tristan

Cedarhurst Village

Wimbledon Square And Gardens

Brookland Apartments

3805-3805 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd, Unit 3805 - 10

Hazel Ying Lee Apartments

2919 SE Division St, Unit 201

Division Street Lofts

Hunter's Ridge Apartments
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2919 SE Division St, Unit 102

The Marilyn

Sunshine Portland

Moreland Place Apartments

4145 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd

4125 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd

Powell Gardens Apartments

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2881 Francis SE St, Unit 20, Unit 20

The Hawthorne

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The Frankie
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The Enclave

Milwaukie Avenue Apartments

4124 SE 11th Ave

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3808 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd, Unit 8, Unit 8

The Easton Apartments

4117-4123-4123 SE Long St, Unit 4117

Theory 33

Z_Howard House

Z_Kateri Park

Esperanza Court
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Enclave 54

Dean River

Warnell Apartments!

Francis Street Apartments

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Creston Villa

Powell

4425 SE 26TH Ave

Villa 34 Apartments

Division Terrace

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The Hub

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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 | $1,313 | $995 | $1,661 |
| Inner Southeast 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,511 | $1,102 | $2,500 |
| Inner Southeast 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $1,245 | $3,151 |
| Inner Southeast 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $1,950 | $4,035 |
| Inner Southeast 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,392 | $6,599 | $8,185 |
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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 The Tristan priced from $975. Wimbledon Square And Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable Inner Southeast apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tristan | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 50411 | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Wimbledon Square And Gardens | Spalding | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
| Warnell Apartments! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Brookland Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,129 |
| Creston Villa | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Villa 34 Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Division Street Lofts | Morrison | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
| Hunter's Ridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| The Hawthorne | 1x1a | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Shady Glen Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Inner Southeast, OR
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Inner Southeast area is the $1.66 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Francis Park in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,990. The second greatest value Inner Southeast apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath Model at Ashley Court Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.78 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Park | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Ashley Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| The Enclave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Shady Glen Apartments | Two Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Milwaukie Avenue Apartments | Bottom Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 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 | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 2881 Francis SE St, Unit 20 | 2881 Francis SE St | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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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 $1,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Inner Southeast?
The cheapest apartment in Inner Southeast is Wimbledon Square And Gardens which is listed at $1,102, while the average apartment in Inner Southeast costs $7,392.
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 8 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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