
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (5 Rentals)
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Southgate, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southgate?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southgate Studio Apartments | $1,407 | $1,267 | $1,805 |
Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $1,200 | $2,229 |
Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $1,325 | $3,457 |
Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,848 | $1,850 | $4,928 |
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Cheapest Available Southgate Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southgate area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Acadia Gardens priced from $952. King Manor in Milwaukie has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Acadia Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $952 |
King Manor in Milwaukie | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Lake Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, OR
As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $1.73 price per square foot Mint Model at Heirloom in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the 2x2 Model at Sunnyside Park Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the West Mt Scott neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southgate apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Heirloom | Mint | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
Sunnyside Park Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Mt. Scott Commons | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Heritage Townhomes | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Briarwood Townhomes | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
The Lark | The Roost - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Overlook Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 820 sq. ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
The Heights Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Easton Ridge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Clackamas Trails Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthgate, Portland, OR
Ranked #85
Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Southgate Neighborhood in Portland, OR
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
74 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southgate Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southgate?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southgate is under $1,575.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southgate?
The cheapest apartment in Southgate is King Manor in Milwaukie which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Southgate costs $2,280.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southgate?
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 26 regular apartments in Southgate 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 Southgate?
Cheap apartments in Southgate have an average cost of $361 which is $1,919 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.
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