
Cheap Homes for Rent in South Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,200 (2 Rentals)
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South Portland, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in South Portland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Portland 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,265 | $1,965 | $2,800 |
South Portland 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 2 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Portland, OR
As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Portland area is the $2.17 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath flat small Model at Sophia's View in the in the Southwest Portland neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value South Portland apartment is the Tower One Bedroom One Bath - Dogwood - 1007 Model at The Ardea Apartments starting at $2,790 with a $2.77 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 | 2 bedroom 2 bath flat small | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
The Ardea Apartments | Tower One Bedroom One Bath - Dogwood - 1007 | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
Greenbriar Village | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.02 |
Terwilliger | 1 x 1 F | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Ella | A12 | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
5911 S Corbett Ave, Unit 2 | 5911 S Corbett Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Waterleaf | Studio-60% | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
Boathouse | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $2.85 |
The Douglas | Studio Irving | Studio ,1BA | $2.97 |
Sanctuary Apartments | Hamilton A | Studio ,1BA | $2.97 |
Frequently Asked Questions about South Portland
What type of rentals are currently available in South Portland?
There are currently 128 Apartments for Rent in South Portland, OR with pricing that ranges from $958 to $10,000. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Portland ranging from $1,275 to $3,200.
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 $1,275 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,353.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Chad Deitchley
As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon, I’d like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Chad, and I come to the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team after living in Portland for decades.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.