Cheap Homes for Rent in South Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,100 (5 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the South Portland area of Portland.

property at 6128 S Corbett Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6128 S Corbett Ave

PortlandOR97239

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property at 22 S Meade St

$1,395 - $2,195

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 26

22 S Meade St

PortlandOR97201

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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 Waterleaf priced from $480. Koz on 4th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $996. Here are the most affordable South Portland apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WaterleafStudioStudio,1BA$480
Koz on 4thEssential StudioStudio,1BA$996
Acqua Apartments - Student AffordableStudioStudio,1BA$1,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Portland, OR

As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Portland area is the $2.07 price per square foot 22F1 Model at The Matisse in the in the Southwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,255. The second greatest value South Portland apartment is the 1 x 1 F Model at Terwilliger Terrace starting at $1,249 with a $1.67 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.
The Matisse22F12BR,2BA$2.07
Terwilliger Terrace1 x 1 F1BR,1BA$1.67
EllaA121BR,1BA$2.35
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
Corbett Heights Apartments0 x 1 - 518 SFStudio ,1BA$2.51
Acqua Apartments - Student AffordableStudioStudio ,1BA$2.31

Frequently Asked Questions about South Portland

What type of rentals are currently available in South Portland?

There are currently 127 Apartments for Rent in South Portland, OR with pricing that ranges from $470 to $8,500. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Portland ranging from $1,295 to $4,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Portland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Portland ranges from $1,295 to $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,935.

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