
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (4 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 | $1,395 | $1,150 | $1,694 |
Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $1,200 | $2,895 |
Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $1,325 | $6,944 |
Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,506 | $1,982 | $10,000+ |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, OR
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $1.58 price per square foot Two-Bedroom Model at Fuller Station in the in the Woodstock neighborhood starting from $1,630. 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 Lents 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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Fuller Station | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
Sunnyside Park Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Scott Mountain | B2r | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Mt. Scott Commons | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Briarwood Townhomes | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Fuller Commons | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Harmony Court Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Bristol Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Overlook Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 820 sq. ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Easton Ridge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthgate, Portland, OR
Ranked #96
Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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 $1,410.
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 $2,622.
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 31 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 $229 which is $2,393 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.
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