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Hamilton West
1212 SW Clay StPortland, OR 97201
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1126 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97205
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1240 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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The Fredrick
3010-3106 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97239
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2059 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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1110 SW Clay StPortland, OR 97201
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1425 SW Clay StPortland, OR 97201
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1717 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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1025 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Commons at Sylvan Canyon Apartments
6331 SW Canyon CtPortland, OR 97221
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Ongford Apartments
1417 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97201
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1431 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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Park Plaza
1969 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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Collins Circle
1701 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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Commons at Sylvan Highlands Apartments
1380 SW 66th AvePortland, OR 97225
1527 SW Columbia St
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The Cameron
1500 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97201
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11 Marché Apartments
1115 SW Market StPortland, OR 97201
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Museum Place
1030-1030 SW Jefferson StPortland, OR 97201
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The Woods on Marquam Hill
1311 SW Gibbs StPortland, OR 97239
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Storyline
1177 SW Market StPortland, OR 97201
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2004 SW Jefferson StPortland, OR 97201
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1221 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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1867 SW 14th Ave, Unit 4
1867 SW 14th AvePortland, OR 97201
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1205 SW Cardinell Dr
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3609 SW 38th Ave
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1530 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97201
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1217 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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St. James
1312 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Hidwell Apartments
1415 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Goose Hollow Tower
1630 SW Clay StPortland, OR 97201
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Palladian Apartments
614 SW Jackson StPortland, OR 97201
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Saint Francis Apartments
1024-1126 SW Main StPortland, OR 97205
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Forrest View Apartments
3101-3111 SW 13th AvePortland, OR 97239
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The Montgomery
1607 SW Montgomery StPortland, OR 97201
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The Amy
2031 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Goose Hollow Lofts
1450 SW Jefferson StPortland, OR 97201
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West Park Place
1415-1419 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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Imperial Arms
1429 SW 14th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Grandview Apartments
1329 SW 14th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Goose Apartments
1415 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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MARQUAM MANOR APARTMENTS (MCM03)
3211 SW 10th AvePortland, OR 97239
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Curtis Hale Apartments
1719 SW 16th AvePortland, OR 97201
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Goose Hollow Plaza
1604 SW Clay StPortland, OR 97201
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Hill Terrace Apartments
3115 SW 12th StPortland, OR 97239
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650 SW Sherman St
650 SW Sherman StPortland, OR 97201
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Victorian Apartments
1124 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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Gallery Park Apartments
1436 SW Park AvePortland, OR 97201
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TreeHouse
3440 SW US Veterans Hospital RdPortland, OR 97239
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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 | $1,161 | $789 | $1,503 |
| Southwest Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $1,050 | $5,102 |
| Southwest Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $1,400 | $2,781 |
| Southwest Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,935 | $2,935 | $2,935 |
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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 Hamilton West priced from $789. Doricourt Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Southwest Hills apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Hamilton West | Hamilton West: Your Urban Oasis in Portland | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| Doricourt Apartments | Studio (215sq ft '04’s, '05s, '09s, '10s, '11s,... | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Palladian Apartments | The Broadway | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Park Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Clay & Tiffany | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| The Vue | The Pearl | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| Ongford Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| West Park Place | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Commons at Sylvan Canyon Apartments | Ridge | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Gretchen Kafoury Commons | 1 bedroom in downtown Portland for only $1,100!... | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Hills, OR
As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Hills area is the $2.46 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Marquam Heights in the in the Southwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,935. The second greatest value Southwest Hills apartment is the Penthouse Model at Museum Place starting at $2,759 with a $2.32 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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| Marquam Heights | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| Museum Place | Penthouse | 1BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| Goose Hollow Townhomes | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| Hilltop House Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath large | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Blumel Hall | One Bedroom- Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| The Cameron | S-3 | Studio ,1BA | $2.44 |
| Tanner Flats | 1 Bed/1 Bath Open-a1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Ongford Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
| Gretchen Kafoury Commons | 1 bedroom in downtown Portland for only $1,100!... | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Palladian Apartments | The Broadway | Studio ,1BA | $2.39 |
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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 $1,100.
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 $1,100, while the average apartment in Southwest Hills costs $2,935.
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 15 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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