
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,000 (34 Rentals)
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Sunnyside Park Apartments

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Heirloom

Overlook Pointe Apartments

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Avana at Happy Valley

Charbern Apartments

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Lake Crest Apartments

Rosewood Station

King Manor in Milwaukie

Pointe West Apartments

The Lark

Bristol Court Apartments

Fuller Commons

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7228 SE Wilshire Ct, Unit Wilshire cozy
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Mt. Scott Commons

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The Heights Apartments

Town Center Heights Apartments

Autumn Wood

Town Center Station

Acadia Gardens

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Studio Apartments | $1,232 | $1,184 | $1,369 |
| Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $1,195 | $1,828 |
| Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,755 | $1,450 | $2,879 |
| Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,225 | $1,757 | $3,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southgate Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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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 $1,154. Avana at Happy Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,184. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,154 |
| Avana at Happy Valley | Studio One Bath (424 SF) | Studio,1BA | $1,184 |
| ReNew Johnson Creek | Juniper | Studio,1BA | $1,249 |
| Lake Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,271 |
| Rosewood Station | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,278 |
| Easton Ridge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,283 |
| Overlook Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 532 sq. ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| King Manor in Milwaukie | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Clackamas Trails Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Heatherbrae | One Bedroom One Bath (729 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $1,463 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, OR
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $1.95 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Heights Apartments in the in the West Mt Scott neighborhood starting from $2,149. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the Two-Bedroom Model at Fuller Station starting at $1,687 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Woodstock 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heights Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Fuller Station | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Mt. Scott Commons | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| 7228 SE Wilshire Ct, Unit Wilshire cozy | 7228 SE Wilshire Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Sunnyside Park Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Fuller Commons | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Harmony Court Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Rosewood Station | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Easton Ridge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Clackamas Trails Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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 $1,463.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southgate?
The cheapest apartment in Southgate is Rosewood Station which is listed at $1,278, while the average apartment in Southgate costs $2,040.
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 13 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 $436 which is $1,604 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.
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