Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $974 (33 Rentals)

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$1,571 - $1,611
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7900 SE Luther RdPortland, OR 97206
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Lake Crest Apartments
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$1,271 - $1,868
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Lake Crest Apartments

8106 SE Lake RdMilwaukie, OR 97267
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The Heights Apartments
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$1,849 - $1,879
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The Heights Apartments

8057 SE Monroe StMilwaukie, OR 97222
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Town Center Station
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Town Center Station

8719 SE Monterey AveHappy Valley, OR 97086
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Acadia Gardens
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Acadia Gardens

8370 SE Causey AveHappy Valley, OR 97086
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Seneca Terrace
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Seneca Terrace

11802 SE Fuller RdMilwaukie, OR 97222
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Easton Ridge
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Easton Ridge

9009 SE Causey AveClackamas, OR 97086
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Fuller Station
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Fuller Station

9730 SE Fuller RdHappy Valley, OR 97086
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Heatherbrae
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Heatherbrae

10303 SE Bell AveMilwaukie, OR 97222
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The Village at Monroe
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The Village at Monroe

7946 SE Monroe StMilwaukie, OR 97222
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Latitude
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11282 SE Causey CirHappy Valley, OR 97086

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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. ReNew Johnson Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,229. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acadia GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,154
ReNew Johnson CreekJuniperStudio,1BA$1,229
Rosewood Station1/11BR,1BA$1,278
Easton Ridge1x11BR,1BA$1,283
King Manor in Milwaukie1x11BR,1BA$1,300
Lake Crest ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,334
Sunnyside Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,395
Overlook Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 532 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$1,400
Latitude2 Bed 1 Bath B Phase I2BR,1BA$1,536
The LarkThe Roost - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, OR

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $1.64 price per square foot Two-Bedroom Model at Fuller Station in the in the Woodstock neighborhood starting from $1,687. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Mt. Scott Commons starting at $1,675 with a $1.77 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fuller StationTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.64
Mt. Scott Commons2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.77
Heritage Townhomes2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.89
Sunnyside Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.57
HeatherbraeTwo Bedroom One Bath (869 SF)2BR,1BA$1.82
Fuller Commons2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.91
Harmony Court Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
Bristol Court Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.91
Rosewood Station1/11BR,1BA$1.60
Easton Ridge1x11BR,1BA$1.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southgate Apartments

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 $1,595.

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 $613 which is $982 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.

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