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Gretchen Kafoury Commons
1240 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Hills Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (33 Rentals)
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Hamilton West
1212 SW Clay StPortland, OR 97201
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1630 SW Clay StPortland, OR 97201
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1417 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97201
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2059 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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Clay & Tiffany
1110 SW Clay StPortland, OR 97201
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The Fredrick
3010-3106 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97239
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Goose Hollow Lofts
1450 SW Jefferson StPortland, OR 97201
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Pine Cone Apartments
1025 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Commons at Sylvan Highlands Apartments
1380 SW 66th AvePortland, OR 97225
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Park Plaza
1969 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
3115 SW 12th Ave
PortlandOR97239
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The Cameron
1500 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97201
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MARQ - The Woods on Marquam Hill
1311 SW Gibbs StPortland, OR 97239
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Commons at Sylvan Canyon Apartments
6331 SW Canyon CtPortland, OR 97221
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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 |
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| Southwest Hills Studio Apartments | $1,085 | $702 | $1,583 |
| Southwest Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $950 | $2,484 |
| Southwest Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $1,226 | $2,995 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Hills Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Hills Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Hills area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Gretchen Kafoury Commons priced from $702. Hamilton West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $757. Here are the most affordable Southwest Hills apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretchen Kafoury Commons | Studio 40% | Studio,1BA | $702 |
| Hamilton West | Eff Studio | Studio,1BA | $757 |
| Goose Hollow Tower | Studios | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Amy | Burnside | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Hillcrest style | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| The Vue | The Pearl | Studio,1BA | $941 |
| Ongford Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Park Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Clay & Tiffany | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| The Fredrick | Barbur | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Hills, OR
As of January 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Hills area is the $1.50 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Gallery Park Apartments in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Southwest Hills apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Goose Hollow Townhomes starting at $1,895 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Gallery Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Goose Hollow Townhomes | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| Goose Hollow Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Portland Terrace | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Zeno | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Hilltop House Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath large | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Pine Cone Apartments | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Cameron | S-3 | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| Ongford Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| Goose Hollow Tower | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Oregon including Southwest Hills, Portland, and the greater Portland area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
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 $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Hills is Gretchen Kafoury Commons which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Southwest Hills costs $9,611.
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 49 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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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!