Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $310 (468 Rentals)

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Koz on 13th
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$925 - $1,329

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Koz on 13th

123 SE 13th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Sullivan's Ridge
$1,045 - $2,319

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Sullivan's Ridge

1710 NE Multnomah StPortland, OR 97232
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Analog PDX
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$1,184 - $2,675

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Analog PDX

1871 N Flint AvePortland, OR 97227
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Tempo PDX
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$1,279 - $5,358

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Tempo PDX

80 NE 14th AvePortland, OR 97232
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Grand Belmont
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$1,288 - $2,411

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Grand Belmont

514 SE Belmont StPortland, OR 97214
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Goat Blocks
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$1,299 - $3,820

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Goat Blocks

975 SE 11th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Southeast Portland, Portland, OR Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Center Villageb2.12BR, 1BA$650
Buri BuildingStudio SIMStudio, 1BA$799
SM Multnomah Manor1X1- 50% HUD1BR, 1BA$822
Melcliff Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$850
Paramount ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$895
Hazel Ying Lee ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$950
Milepost 5StuSROS-200Studio, 1BA$977
Broadway Vantage Apartments1Bedroom 1Bath1BR, 1BA$997
The RoseStudio 60%Studio, 1BA$1,025
Weidler Commons1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Portland, OR

As of September 22, 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 Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,438. The second greatest value Southeast Portland apartment is the 8456 SE Stark St Model at 8456 SE Stark St, Unit Appt in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting at $1,275 with a $1.28 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Portland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Z_Caritas Sacred Heart VillaStudioStudio, 1BA$0.96
8456 SE Stark St, Unit Appt8456 SE Stark St1BR, 1BA$1.28
Bel-Linda2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.56
Oliver Station Apartments2 Bedroom Home2BR, 1BA$1.57
Wellington House2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.53
Shannon2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.54
Center Villageb2.12BR, 1BA$0.75
Pacific Crest2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.57
The Ellington Apartments2 BEDROOM/1 BATHROOM AVAILABLE AT THE ELLINGTON!2BR, 1BA$1.45
SM Multnomah Manor1X1- 50% HUD1BR, 1BA$1.03

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Southeast Portland, Portland, and the greater Portland area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,030.

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 $1,632.

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 123 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 $260 which is $1,372 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Portland.

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