Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southeast Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (30 Rentals)

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5840 SE 89th
Studio Apartments

5840 SE 89th

5840 SE 89th AvePortland, OR 97266
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Leander Court
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Leander Court

4620 SE 122nd AvePortland, OR 97236
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Townhouse Villa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Townhouse Villa

4300-4344 SE 122nd AvePortland, OR 97236
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Meadowlark
2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlark

3600-3610 SE 112th AvePortland, OR 97266
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Bush Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Street

11111 SE Bush StPortland, OR 97266
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Lents 2000
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lents 2000

8940 SE Reedway StPortland, OR 97266
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Springwater Commons
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Springwater Commons

6430 SE 128thPortland, OR 97236
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EastPoint
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

EastPoint

12450-12530 SE Powell CtPortland, OR 97236
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Foster Meadows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Foster Meadows

12509 SE Foster RdPortland, OR 97236
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foray02
2 Bedroom Apartments

foray02

3548 SE 119th StPortland, OR 97266
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SpringWater Court
4 Bedroom Apartments

SpringWater Court

12202-12264 SE Ramona StPortland, OR 97236
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3900 SE 122nd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3900 SE 122nd Ave

3900 SE 122nd AvePortland, OR 97236
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Beverly Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Court

4519-4541 SE 104 AvePortland, OR 97266

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Bush Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Gardens

12032 SE Bush StPortland, OR 97266
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Spring Garden
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Garden

3632-3644 SE 88th AvePortland, OR 97266

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The Shire II
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Shire II

12231 SE Bush StPortland, OR 97236
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Lents Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lents Apartments

3709 SE 91st AvePortland, OR 97266

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 $1,098. Johnson Creek Village Apartments. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Outer Southeast apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Berry Ranch Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,098
Johnson Creek Village Apartments.1x11BR,1BA$1,250
Powellhurst Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,285
Oliver Station Apartments1 Bedroom Home1BR,1BA$1,361
The Buckley at LentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Meadowlark2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,450
Bush Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,450
Timber Lofts2 Bedroom with Washer & Dryer2BR,1BA$1,599
Gilhurst Apartments2x2 950 SF2BR,2BA$1,620
12027-12069 SE Foster Rd2x1.52BR,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southeast, OR

As of August 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southeast area is the $1.60 price per square foot 2x1.5 Model at 12027-12069 SE Foster Rd in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Outer Southeast apartment is the 2x2 950 SF Model at Gilhurst Apartments starting at $1,620 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the East 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.
12027-12069 SE Foster Rd2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.60
Gilhurst Apartments2x2 950 SF2BR,2BA$1.71
Oliver Station Apartments2 Bedroom Home2BR,1BA$1.76
Meadowlark2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
Johnson Creek Village Apartments.1x11BR,1BA$1.67
Bush Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.93
Timber Lofts2 Bedroom with Washer & Dryer2BR,1BA$2.22
Powellhurst Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.36
Berry Ranch Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.06
The Buckley at LentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Southeast, Portland, OR

Ranked #133

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Southeast Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southeast?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southeast is under $1,625.

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 $1,098, while the average apartment in Outer Southeast costs $1,800.

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 20 regular apartments in Outer Southeast that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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