Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $900 (20 Rentals)

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Enclave 54
Studio Apartments

Enclave 54

5434 SE Milwaukie AvePortland, OR 97202
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Tenino Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tenino Terrace

2405 SE Umatilla StPortland, OR 97202
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Wheelhouse Lofts 2
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Wheelhouse Lofts 2

8124 SE 6th AvePortland, OR 97202
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4425 SE 26TH Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4425 SE 26TH Ave

4425 SE 26TH AvePortland, OR 97202

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Galaxie at Sellwood
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Galaxie at Sellwood

7400 SE Milwaukie AvePortland, OR 97202
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The Sellina
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Sellina

1717 SE Tenino StPortland, OR 97202
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Insley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Insley Apartments

5350 SE 18th AvePortland, OR 97202

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Yukon Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Yukon Flats

5965 SE Milwaukie AvePortland, OR 97202
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Moreland Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moreland Crossing

8150 SE 23rd AvePortland, OR 97202

Sellwood-Moreland, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sellwood-Moreland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sellwood-Moreland area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Enclave 54 priced from $985. Sellwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Sellwood-Moreland apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Enclave 54Studio 2Studio,1BA$985
Sellwood Apartments1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,200
tenin010BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
21SHR - 21st & Sherrett0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
Insley Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sellwood-Moreland, OR

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sellwood-Moreland area is the $2.16 price per square foot 3x3.5 Model at Steeple Townhomes in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Sellwood-Moreland apartment is the 3x2 Model at The Garthwick starting at $2,895 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sellwood-Moreland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Steeple Townhomes3x3.53BR,3.5BA$2.16
The Garthwick3x23BR,2BA$2.61
Tacoma CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.22
Steele ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.12
Milwaukie Avenue ApartmentsBottom Floor2BR,1BA$1.81
The MorganThe Morgan PDX C1BR,1BA$2.05
Insley Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.30
21SHR - 21st & Sherrett0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.91
tenin010BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.14
Sellwood Apartments1x1 A1BR,1BA$3.08

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Portland. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sellwood-Moreland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sellwood-Moreland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sellwood-Moreland is under $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sellwood-Moreland?

The cheapest apartment in Sellwood-Moreland is The Morgan which is listed at $1,178, while the average apartment in Sellwood-Moreland costs $3,145.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sellwood-Moreland?

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 1 regular apartments in Sellwood-Moreland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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