
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southeast Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Southeast area of Portland.


Powellhurst Place

Townhouse Villa

3900 SE 122nd Ave

Powellhurst Apartments

8912-8924 SE Lafayette St

Bush Gardens

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5840 SE 89th

Leander Court

Rockridge Gardens Apartments

Johnson Creek Village Apartments.

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The Timber Grove Apartments

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EastPoint

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Beverly Court

Evergreen Place Apartments

12027-12069 SE Foster Rd

Holgate Commons Apartments

The Shire II

Willard Apartments
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Outer Southeast, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Southeast?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Southeast Studio Apartments | $1,510 | $1,510 | $1,510 |
| Outer Southeast 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,546 | $1,066 | $1,900 |
| Outer Southeast 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,557 | $1,275 | $1,675 |
| Outer Southeast 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $1,471 | $1,844 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Outer Southeast Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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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 Amanda Courts Apartments priced from $1,150. hamar03 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Outer Southeast apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Courts Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| hamar03 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Powellhurst Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,293 |
| Johnson Creek Village Apartments. | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Oliver Station Apartments | 1 Bedroom Home | 1BR,1BA | $1,361 |
| Meadowlark | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Bush Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Foster Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,475 |
| Gilhurst Apartments | 1x1 700 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1,502 |
| The Buckley at Lents | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,510 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southeast, OR
As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Southeast area is the $1.67 price per square foot 2x1.5 Model at 12027-12069 SE Foster Rd in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Outer Southeast apartment is the 3x1 Model at Johnson Creek Village Apartments. starting at $1,850 with a $1.95 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12027-12069 SE Foster Rd | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.67 |
| Johnson Creek Village Apartments. | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Oliver Station Apartments | 2 Bedroom Home | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Foster Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Meadowlark | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| hamar03 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Powellhurst Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Bush Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Gilhurst Apartments | 1x1 700 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Amanda Courts Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
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 Amanda Courts Apartments which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Outer Southeast costs $1,657.
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.
Expert Rental Resources
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