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

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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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Southgate, Portland, OR Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acadia GardensStudioStudio,1BA$952
King Manor in Milwaukie1x11BR,1BA$1,200
Lake Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
HeirloomMint2BR,2BA$1.73
Sunnyside Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.67
Mt. Scott Commons2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.80
Heritage Townhomes2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.94
Briarwood Townhomes2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.94
The LarkThe Roost - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.99
Overlook Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 820 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$1.92
The Heights Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.10
Easton Ridge1x11BR,1BA$1.79
Clackamas Trails Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southgate, Portland, OR

Ranked #85

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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 $1,575.

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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