Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $400 (45 Rentals)

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Koz on 4th
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$949 - $1,375
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Koz on 4th

2211 SW 4th AvePortland, OR 97201
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The Dylan
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$1,295 - $3,653
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The Dylan

3883 S Moody AvePortland, OR 97239
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The Douglas
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$1,334 - $2,950
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The Douglas

1811 SW River DrPortland, OR 97201
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Ella
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$1,399 - $10,000
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Ella

3833 SW Bond AvePortland, OR 97239
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Sanctuary
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$1,565 - $2,772
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Sanctuary

4940 S Landing DrPortland, OR 97239
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Curry Court Apartments
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Curry Court Apartments

11 SW Curry StPortland, OR 97239
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WaterLane Apartments
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WaterLane Apartments

3807-3811 SW Water AvePortland, OR 97239
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Water Meade Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Water Meade Apartments

103 S Meade StPortland, OR 97201
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MacAdam Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MacAdam Apartments

5885 SW Macadam AvePortland, OR 97239

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650 SW Sherman St
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650 SW Sherman St

650 SW Sherman StPortland, OR 97201
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Corbett Building
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Corbett Building

5909 S Corbett AvePortland, OR 97239
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La Stella Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Stella Apartments

3535 SW Corbett AvePortland, OR 97239
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The View Point
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The View Point

4310-4314 SW View Point TerPortland, OR 97239
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Hoodview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hoodview Apartments

329 S Whitaker StPortland, OR 97239
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3727 SW Hood
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3727 SW Hood

3727-3755 S Hood AvePortland, OR 97239

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Lair Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lair Hill Apartments

3030-3032 SW Fourth AvePortland, OR 97201
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The Olivia
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Olivia

3850 S Bond AvePortland, OR 97239
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Portland Ironwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Portland Ironwood

3105 SW Barbur BlvdPortland, OR 97201
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Boathouse
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boathouse

0444 SW Boundary StPortland, OR 97239

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South Portland, Portland, OR Local Guide

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 Waterleaf priced from $480. Koz on 4th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable South Portland apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WaterleafStudioStudio,1BA$480
Koz on 4thEssential Studio - MULTEStudio,1BA$949
Gray's LandingstudioStudio,1BA$1,018
Medina0x1Studio,1BA$1,200
Terwilliger Terrace1 x 1 F1BR,1BA$1,249
Corbett Heights Apartments0 x 1 - 518 SFStudio,1BA$1,299
Cascade VistaOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,315
The DouglasStudio IrvingStudio,1BA$1,334
3727 SW Hood1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
The Emery ApartmentsB | 455sfStudio,1BA$1,440

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Portland, OR

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Portland area is the $2.45 price per square foot 3601 sw river parkway Model at 3601 sw river parkway, Unit 1118 in the in the Southwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value South Portland apartment is the 22F1 Model at The Matisse starting at $2,200 with a $2.02 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3601 sw river parkway, Unit 11183601 sw river parkway1BR,1BA$2.45
The Matisse22F12BR,2BA$2.02
Terwilliger Terrace1 x 1 F1BR,1BA$1.67
342 SW Hamilton Ct, Unit 342342 SW Hamilton Ct2BR,1BA$2.20
EllaA121BR,1BA$2.29
Waterleaf1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
3727 SW Hood1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.13
4210-4230 SW View Point Ter1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.32
Gray's LandingstudioStudio ,1BA$1.70
Cascade VistaOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2.25

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Oregon including South Portland, Portland, and the greater Portland area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,440.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Portland?

The cheapest apartment in South Portland is Gray's Landing which is listed at $1,102, while the average apartment in South Portland costs $2,408.

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 58 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 $468 which is $1,940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Portland.

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