Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (4 Rentals)

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8719 SE Monterey AveHappy Valley, OR 97086

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Southgate, Portland, OR Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fuller StationTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.58
Sunnyside Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.67
Scott MountainB2r2BR,2BA$1.97
Mt. Scott Commons2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.80
Briarwood Townhomes2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.05
Fuller Commons2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.85
Harmony Court Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
Bristol Court Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
Overlook Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 820 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$1.92
Easton Ridge1x11BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southgate, Portland, OR

Ranked #96

Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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