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property at 7924 SE Mitchell St
$1,295 - $1,995
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 15
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7924 SE Mitchell St

PortlandOR97206
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Anthem PDX
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$1,299 - $4,139

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Anthem PDX

1313 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97232
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Goat Blocks
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$1,299 - $3,843

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Base Rent$1,299 - $3,843

Total Monthly Price$1,299 - $3,843
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Goat Blocks

975 SE 11th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Tempo PDX
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$1,299 - $5,008

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Tempo PDX

80 NE 14th AvePortland, OR 97232
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Jute Apartments
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$1,310 - $1,940

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Base Rent$1,310 - $1,940

Total Monthly Price$1,310 - $1,940
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 12

Jute Apartments

550 SE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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38 Davis
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$1,325 - $1,695

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38 Davis

38 NW Davis StPortland, OR 97209
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Denizen OR
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$1,328 - $2,672

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Base Rent$1,328 - $2,672

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Denizen OR

2050 NE Hoyt StPortland, OR 97232
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Laurel 42
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$1,345 - $2,150

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Base Rent$1,345 - $2,150

Total Monthly Price$1,345 - $2,150
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Laurel 42

4242 NE Halsey StPortland, OR 97213
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property at 3324 SE 11th Ave
$1,395 - $1,995
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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3324 SE 11th Ave

PortlandOR97202

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Ella
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$1,399 - $10,000

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Ella

3833 SW Bond AvePortland, OR 97239
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Z_Howard House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Z_Howard House

2644 SE Powell BlvdPortland, OR 97202
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Z_Kateri Park
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Z_Kateri Park

3640 SE 28th AvePortland, OR 97202
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SM Multnomah Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

SM Multnomah Manor

9110 NE Hassalo StPortland, OR 97220
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Z_Esperanza Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Z_Esperanza Court

3611 SE 28th AvePortland, OR 97202

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Schiller Way
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Schiller Way

9326 SE Schiller StPortland, OR 97266
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Center Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Center Village

5845 NE Hoyt StPortland, OR 97213
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Lents 2000
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lents 2000

8940 SE Reedway StPortland, OR 97266
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Cedar Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Flats

3727-3779 SE 40th AvePortland, OR 97202
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Grand Oak Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Oak Apartments

400-418 SE Grand AvePortland, OR 97214
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Yamhill at Sixth
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Yamhill at Sixth

630 SE Yamhill StPortland, OR 97214

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep 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 $995.

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 $1,642.

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 131 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 $255 which is $1,387 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Portland.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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