Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,127 (76 Rentals)

Laurelwood

Connery Place - Student Housing

123-123 NE 60th Ave

9626 SE Foster Rd

3212 SE 9th Ave
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Southeast Portland, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Portland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Portland Studio Apartments | $1,316 | $700 | $2,735 |
| Southeast Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $750 | $4,900 |
Southeast Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $1,127 | $9,214 |
| Southeast Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $1,600 | $8,331 |
| Southeast Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,822 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Portland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Portland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Portland is under $952.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Portland?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Portland is Shamrock which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Southeast Portland costs $15,494.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast 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 185 regular apartments in Southeast 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 Southeast Portland?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Portland have an average cost of $206 which is $15,288 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Portland.
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