Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Hills Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (27 Rentals)

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Empire Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Empire Apartments

1217 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Saint Francis Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saint Francis Apartments

1024-1126 SW Main StPortland, OR 97205
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West Park Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

West Park Place

1415-1419 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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Goose Hollow Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Goose Hollow Lofts

1450 SW Jefferson StPortland, OR 97201
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Portland Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Portland Terrace

1408 SW Hall StPortland, OR 97201
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Goose Apartments
Studio Apartments

Goose Apartments

1415 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201

Southwest Hills, Portland, OR Local Guide

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 Commons at Sylvan Highlands Apartments priced from $950. Imperial Arms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Southwest Hills apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commons at Sylvan Highlands ApartmentsCambriaStudio,1BA$950
Imperial Arms Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Ongford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Pine Cone Apartments1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1,050
The ZenoStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The VueThe PearlStudio,1BA$1,060
The Fredrick0x1Studio,1BA$1,099
Park Avenue Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
MARQUAM MANOR APARTMENTS (MCM03)Studio ('01s,'02s,'03s,'04s,'08s,'09s)Studio,1BA$1,100
Commons at Sylvan Canyon ApartmentsRidgeStudio,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Hills, OR

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Hills area is the $2.33 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Woods on Marquam Hill in the in the Southwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Southwest Hills apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Goose Hollow Townhomes starting at $1,950 with a $2.02 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Woods on Marquam HillTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.33
Goose Hollow Townhomes2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.02
Goose Hollow PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.66
Goose Hollow TowerTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.04
Museum PlaceSkyline AStudio ,1BA$2.27
Park Avenue Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
Pine Cone Apartments1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1.62
The CameronS-2Studio ,1BA$2.20
West Park Place1/1 A1BR,1BA$2.34
Ongford ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Hills, Portland, OR

Ranked #70

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the Southwest Hills Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

74 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Hills is at Commons at Sylvan Highlands Apartments listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Hills Apartment is $1,050 at Pine Cone Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Hills is starting from $1,495 at Goose Hollow Plaza.

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