Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southeast Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $591 (45 Rentals)

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Schiller Way
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Schiller Way

9326 SE Schiller 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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Lents Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lents Village

10325 SE Holgate BlvdPortland, OR 97266
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5840 SE 89th
Studio Apartments

5840 SE 89th

5840 SE 89th AvePortland, OR 97266
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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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Foster Meadows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Foster Meadows

12509 SE Foster RdPortland, OR 97236
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6011 SE 90th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6011 SE 90th Ave

6011 SE 90th AvePortland, OR 97266
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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3548 SE 119th StPortland, 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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Bush Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Street

11111 SE Bush StPortland, OR 97266
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Meadowlark
2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlark

3600-3610 SE 112th AvePortland, OR 97266
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Timber Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Lofts

8824-8828 SE Flavel StPortland, OR 97266
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The Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Ridge

12027-12069 SE Foster RdPortland, OR 97266
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SpringWater Court
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

SpringWater Court

12202-12264 SE Ramona StPortland, 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 EastPoint priced from $1,050. Townhouse Villa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Outer Southeast apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EastPoint1Bedroom/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Townhouse VillaTownhouse2BR,1BA$1,150
Woody Guthrie Place1X11BR,1BA$1,195
Oliver Station Apartments1 Bedroom Home1BR,1BA$1,250
6011 SE 90th Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
Schiller Way2x1- 60% LIHTC2BR,1BA$1,310
The Buckley at LentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Bush Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,450
Meadowlark2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,450
Powellhurst Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,482

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southeast, OR

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Southeast area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Home Model at Oliver Station Apartments in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Outer Southeast apartment is the Townhouse Model at Townhouse Villa starting at $1,150 with a $1.25 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.
Oliver Station Apartments2 Bedroom Home2BR,1BA$1.57
Townhouse VillaTownhouse2BR,1BA$1.25
Foster Plaza Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.66
Meadowlark2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
Powellhurst Apartments3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$2.00
Powellhurst Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
Schiller Way2x1- 60% LIHTC2BR,1BA$1.64
Bush Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.93
Woodstock Crossing Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2.03
EastPoint1Bedroom/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.88

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A Local Experts Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

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Outer Southeast, Portland, OR

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

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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 $1,482.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southeast is EastPoint which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Outer Southeast costs $1,572.

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 2 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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