
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $300 (354 Rentals)
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1936 SE Insley St

Buri Building

Orlo

Hazel Ying Lee Apartments

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4537 SE 65th Ave, Unit 6

1532 NE 14th Ave

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Studio Pointe Apartments

Louisa Flowers apartments

Weidler Commons
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Koz on 13th

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Sullivan's Ridge

The Morrison

Commons

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Grant Park Village

Sellwood Apartments

Eastgate Apartments

Douglas Square

St. Francis Park

Wimbledon Square And Gardens
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54 Woodstock

Kern Lofts

6910 SE Pardee St

The Ellington Apartments

MF 17 - SE Woodward

Brookland

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38 Davis

Laurelwood Apartments
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The Merrick

The Strauss on Burnside

Union

73Foster

Cadence

Oliver Station Apartments

Garden Villa

Sandy Lofts

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Novus

MF 11 - Cedarhurst Village Apartments
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Hassalo on Eighth

The Morgan

Tabor Commons

1280 SE Nehalem St

5804 SE Milwaukie Ave

Hygge

Powell Gardens Apartments

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Jute Apartments

BD52
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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 | $1,348 | $799 | $2,506 |
| Southeast Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $1,051 | $4,000 |
| Southeast Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,291 | $1,199 | $6,155 |
| Southeast Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,874 | $1,798 | $9,116 |
| Southeast Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,882 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 354 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southeast Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Southeast Portland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Portland area of Portland, OR is a 2 Beds unit found at Center Village priced from $650. Buri Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Southeast Portland apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Village | b2.1 | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
| Buri Building | Studio SIM | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| SM Multnomah Manor | 1X1- 50% HUD | 1BR,1BA | $822 |
| Paramount Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $951 |
| Milepost 5 | StuSROS-200 | Studio,1BA | $977 |
| Wellesley Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Louisa Flowers apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Weidler Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Sullivan's Ridge | S3 Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Portland, OR
As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Portland area is the $0.96 price per square foot Studio Model at Z_Caritas Sacred Heart Villa in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,438. The second greatest value Southeast Portland apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Crown Point Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Portland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z_Caritas Sacred Heart Villa | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.96 |
| Crown Point Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Garden Villa | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Oliver Station Apartments | 2 Bedroom Home | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Center Village | b2.1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| Johnson Creek Village Apartments. | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Ellington Apartments | 2 BEDROOM/1 BATHROOM AVAILABLE AT THE ELLINGTON! | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Bellrose Station | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| SM Multnomah Manor | 1X1- 50% HUD | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Schiller Way | 2x1- 60% LIHTC | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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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 $1,045.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Portland?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Portland is SM Multnomah Manor which is listed at $822, while the average apartment in Southeast Portland costs $1,615.
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 125 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 $201 which is $1,414 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Portland.
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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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