
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,127 (183 Rentals)


The Ellington Apartments

9626 SE Foster Rd

Louisa Flowers apartments

Hunter's Ridge Apartments

Westcott Properties

Alder 9

Orlo

4145 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd

4125 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd
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8214 SE Washington St

8631 SE Insley St

5504 SE Center St

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2881 Francis SE St, Unit 20, Unit 20

Parkland Apartments

Eastgate Apartments

Johnson Creek Village Apartments.

9033 SE Stark St

9039 SE Stark St

Moreland Place Apartments
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Michael Manor Apartments

5920 SE Division St

Milwaukie Avenue Apartments

Commons

Hassalo Apartments

2211 SE 96th Dr

Oliver Station Apartments

Buckman Heights

Hazel Ying Lee Apartments

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3808 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd, Unit 8, Unit 8
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Garden Villa

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The Enclave

3408-3412-3412 SE 67th Ave

3720 SE 14th Ave

821-823-823 SE 58th Ave

The Easton Apartments

Woodstock Manor

4516 NE Hancock St

Mt. Tabor Villas

Condon Court
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Shortstack Belmont

7434 SE Duke St

Wimbledon Square And Gardens

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Hollywood Towne House

1525 SE 49th Ave

5109 SE Stark St

6702 SE 80th Ave

Powell Gardens Apartments

Crown Royal

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Sullivan's Ridge
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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 | $1,296 | $700 | $2,725 |
| Southeast Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $825 | $4,900 |
Southeast Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,302 | $1,127 | $7,080 |
| Southeast Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,438 | $1,794 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,710 | $2,053 | $10,000+ |
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The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs
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Read ArticleA Local Experts Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland
A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Portland area. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSoutheast Portland, Portland, OR
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Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Portland?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Portland is Bellrose Station which is listed at $1,180, while the average apartment in Southeast Portland costs $13,401.
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 201 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 $229 which is $13,172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Portland.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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.

Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland
Written by: Chad Deitchley
Hello! My name is Chad, and I joined the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team as a Local Expert after living in Portland, Oregon, for more than 20 years. I have a deep love for this charming and vibrant city.

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From Arts to Eats: A Local Insiders Guide to Living in Portland's Best Spots
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Hello! My name is Chad, and I am your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon. After living in this one-of-a-kind city for more than 20 years, I have seen it change in many exciting ways.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.