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Acqua Apartments - Student Affordable
2615 S Water AvePortland, OR 97201
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $800 (37 Rentals)
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Medina
2926 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97239
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Cascade Vista
5132 SW Slavin RdPortland, OR 97239
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The Matisse
677 S Lowell StPortland, OR 97239
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$1,285 - $2,702
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Griffis South Waterfront
650 S Gaines StPortland, OR 97239
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The Dylan
3883 S Moody AvePortland, OR 97239
32 S Seymour St
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Ella
3833 SW Bond AvePortland, OR 97239
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The Emery
3155 S Moody AvePortland, OR 97239
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$1,329 - $3,567
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Osprey
3750 S River PkyPortland, OR 97239
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The Douglas
1811 SW River DrPortland, OR 97201
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Terwilliger Terrace
7360 SW Barbur BlvdPortland, OR 97219
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Lair Hill
3030-3032 SW Fourth AvePortland, OR 97201
6533 S Virginia Ave
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The Olivia
3850 S Bond AvePortland, OR 97239
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5025-5025 S View Point TerPortland, OR 97239
5025 S Corbett Ave
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3717 S Corbett Ave
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3206 S Kelly Ave
3206 S Kelly AvePortland, OR 97239
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Town and Country Apartments
4820 SW Barbur BlvdPortland, OR 97239
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2400 SW Hoffman Ave
2400 SW Hoffman AvePortland, OR 97201
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Watergate Apartments
10 SW Porter StPortland, OR 97201
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Koz on 4th
2211 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Curry Court Apartments
11 SW Curry StPortland, OR 97239
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WaterLane Apartments
3807-3811 SW Water AvePortland, OR 97239
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Water Meade Apartments
103 S Meade StPortland, OR 97201
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MacAdam Apartments
5885 SW Macadam AvePortland, OR 97239
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Harborview Apartments
5 SW Whitaker StPortland, OR 97239
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Modern New Construction - Minutes from Downtown PDX & OHSU
3727-3755 S Hood AvePortland, OR 97239
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650 SW Sherman St
650 SW Sherman StPortland, OR 97201
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Lair Hill Park Apartments
212-236 SW Meade StPortland, OR 97201
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La Stella Apartments
3535 SW Corbett AvePortland, OR 97239
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Fulton Park Apartments
7350 SW Barbur BlvdPortland, OR 97219
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Boathouse
0444 SW Boundary StPortland, OR 97239
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Corbett Building
5909 S Corbett AvePortland, OR 97239
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Hoodview Apartments
329 S Whitaker StPortland, OR 97239
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City's Edge
4210-4230 SW View Point TerPortland, OR 97239
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South Portland, Portland, OR Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Portland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| South Portland Studio Apartments | $1,306 | $1,005 | $1,700 |
| South Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,930 | $1,329 | $4,872 |
| South Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,990 | $1,485 | $7,005 |
| South Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $1,950 | $3,567 |
| South Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,334 | $3,334 | $3,334 |
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Cheapest Available South Portland Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Portland area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Koz on 4th priced from $917. Acqua Apartments - Student Affordable has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,005. Here are the most affordable South Portland apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Koz on 4th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $917 |
| Acqua Apartments - Student Affordable | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,005 |
| Cascade Vista | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Harborview Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Modern New Construction - Minutes from Downtown PDX & OHSU | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Matisse | 01F1 | Studio,1BA | $1,260 |
| The Emery | A | 448-487sf | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Ella | S1.1 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Terwilliger Terrace | 1 x 1 F | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Lair Hill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Portland, OR
As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Portland area is the $2.06 price per square foot #202 - 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with one garage parking... Model at Sophia's View — Condo-Style 2BR/2BA Flats & Townhomes in South Portland in the in the Southwest Portland neighborhood starting from $3,099. The second greatest value South Portland apartment is the 2x2 Jefferson TH w/1 Car Garage Model at The Douglas starting at $2,249 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Southwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Portland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Sophia's View — Condo-Style 2BR/2BA Flats & Townhomes in South Portland | #202 - 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with one garage parking... | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| The Douglas | 2x2 Jefferson TH w/1 Car Garage | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| Lair Hill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Hoodview Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| The Matisse | 11F1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Terwilliger Terrace | 1 x 1 F | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 3206 S Kelly Ave | 3206 S Kelly Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Modern New Construction - Minutes from Downtown PDX & OHSU | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Harborview Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Acqua Apartments - Student Affordable | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Portland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Portland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Portland is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Portland?
The cheapest apartment in South Portland is Koz on 4th which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in South Portland costs $3,334.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Portland?
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 10 regular apartments in South Portland 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 South Portland?
Cheap apartments in South Portland have an average cost of $233 which is $3,101 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Portland.
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