Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southeast Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (10 Rentals)

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Leander Court
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Leander Court

4620 SE 122nd AvePortland, OR 97236
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5840 SE 89th
Studio Apartments

5840 SE 89th

5840 SE 89th AvePortland, OR 97266
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EastPoint
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

EastPoint

12450-12530 SE Powell CtPortland, OR 97236
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Powell Court Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Powell Court Villa

12540 SE Powell CtPortland, OR 97236
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Townhouse Villa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Townhouse Villa

4300-4344 SE 122nd AvePortland, OR 97236

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Outer Southeast, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Southeast Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southeast area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Berry Ranch Apartments priced from $1,066. Amanda Courts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Outer Southeast apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Berry Ranch Apartments1 Bed 50% AMI1BR,1BA$1,066
Amanda Courts ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,150
hamar032BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southeast, OR

As of November 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southeast area is the $1.76 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Home Model at Oliver Station Apartments in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,629. The second greatest value Outer Southeast apartment is the 6205 SE 92nd Ave Model at 6205 SE 92nd Ave, Unit A starting at $1,399 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southeast apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oliver Station Apartments2 Bedroom Home2BR,1BA$1.76
6205 SE 92nd Ave, Unit A6205 SE 92nd Ave2BR,2BA$1.55
Meadowlark2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.59
hamar032BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.57
Bush Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.75
Johnson Creek Village Apartments.1x11BR,1BA$1.73
Gilhurst Apartments1x1 700 SF1BR,1BA$2.14
Powellhurst Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.42
Berry Ranch Apartments1 Bed 50% AMI1BR,1BA$2.00
The Buckley at LentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Southeast, Portland, OR

Ranked #155

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Southeast Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southeast?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southeast is Berry Ranch Apartments which is listed at $1,066, while the average apartment in Outer Southeast costs $1,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer 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 22 regular apartments in Outer Southeast that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outer Southeast?

Cheap apartments in Outer Southeast have an average cost of $1,016 which is $979 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southeast.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Chad Deitchley

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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