
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Hills Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,050 (41 Rentals)


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1500 SW Park Ave

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1205 SW Cardinell Dr

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Southwest Hills, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Hills Studio Apartments | $1,187 | $789 | $2,381 |
Southwest Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,494 | $1,050 | $2,695 |
| Southwest Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,068 | $1,430 | $2,708 |
| Southwest Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,875 | $2,850 | $2,900 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Hills, Portland, OR
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Hills is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Hills is Clay & Tiffany which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Southwest Hills costs $1,403.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Hills?
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 9 regular apartments in Southwest Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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