Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madison South Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $900 (21 Rentals)

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Grotto Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grotto Apartments

8513-8531 NE Sandy BlvdPortland, OR 97220

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The Par Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Par Villa

7102-7112 NE Tillamook StPortland, OR 97213
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The Astoria
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Astoria

1913 NE 73rd AvePortland, OR 97213

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The Binford
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Binford

1901 NE 70th AvePortland, OR 97213
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Hancock East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hancock East

10325 NE Hancock StPortland, OR 97220
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Montavilla 5-Plex
2 Bedroom Apartments

Montavilla 5-Plex

1532-1540 NE 72nd AvePortland, OR 97213
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Madison South, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Madison South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Madison South area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Heights at Columbia Knoll Senior Apartments priced from $1,295. Rose City Center Apartments - 55 and Over has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,345. Here are the most affordable Madison South apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heights at Columbia Knoll Senior Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Rose City Center Apartments - 55 and Over#4071BR,1BA$1,345
Hancock East2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,495
Beverly Grove Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison South, OR

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison South area is the $1.63 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Beverly Grove Apartments in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Madison South apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Hancock East starting at $1,495 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the East Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madison South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Beverly Grove Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.63
Hancock East2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.71
Heights at Columbia Knoll Senior Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
Rose City Center Apartments - 55 and Over#2031BR,1BA$2.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madison South Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madison South?

The cheapest apartment in Madison South is Heights at Columbia Knoll Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Madison South costs $2,795.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Madison South?

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 2 regular apartments in Madison South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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