Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Waterfront Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $900 (55 Rentals)

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South Waterfront, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Waterfront area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Regency Apartments priced from $950. Koz on 13th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $952. Here are the most affordable South Waterfront apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$950
Koz on 13thStudioStudio,1BA$952
Ongford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The VueThe PearlStudio,1BA$1,060
Tiller TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Live in luxury at 11 Marché Apartments in SW PortlandStudio - Baroque - 444Studio,1BA$1,199
WaterleafStudio-60%Studio,1BA$1,220
Jute ApartmentsVelvetStudio,1BA$1,290
Clay & TiffanyStudio EStudio,1BA$1,295
RothkoStudioStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Waterfront, OR

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Waterfront 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 Waterfront apartment is the Unit J Model at Park Avenue West starting at $2,795 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Waterfront 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
Park Avenue WestUnit J1BR,1BA$2.48
The Woods on Marquam HillTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.33
Slate ApartmentsB032BR,2BA$2.60
EllaA121BR,1BA$2.68
mResidences Portland Pearl District1x1 C1BR,1BA$2.63
Skylar GrandUrban 1 Bedroom 01HStudio ,1BA$2.43
WaterleafStudio-60%Studio ,1BA$2.13
Sunshine PortlandOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2.55
Ongford ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Waterfront, Portland, OR

Ranked #22

Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Waterfront Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

96 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

75 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Waterfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Waterfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Waterfront is at Regency Apartments listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Waterfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Waterfront Apartment is $1,259 at The Vue.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Waterfront Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Waterfront is starting from $1,540 at Waterleaf.

What is the most affordable South Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Waterleaf and starts from $1,773.

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