Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Hills Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (38 Rentals)

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Empire Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Empire Apartments

1217 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97205
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Hillcrest style
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest style

3518 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97239
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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 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Goose Apartments

1415 SW Columbia StPortland, OR 97201
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Portland Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Portland Terrace

1408 SW Hall StPortland, OR 97201
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Hidwell Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidwell Apartments

1415 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97201
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650 SW Sherman St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

650 SW Sherman St

650 SW Sherman StPortland, OR 97201
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gretchen Kafoury CommonsStudio PBV 60%Studio,1BA$702
Hamilton WestHamilton West: Your Urban Oasis in PortlandStudio,1BA$757
The AmyBurnsideStudio,1BA$995
Clay & TiffanyStudio EStudio,1BA$999
Park Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1,000
Goose Hollow LoftsLive Elevated at Goose Hollow Lofts — Urban Liv...1BR,1BA$1,027
Pine Cone Apartments1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Ongford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Grandview ApartmentsStudio_5001BR,1BA$1,099
The VueThe PearlStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Hills, OR

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Hills area is the $2.00 price per square foot Townhome Model at Museum Place in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $2,404. The second greatest value Southwest Hills apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Goose Hollow Townhomes starting at $1,995 with a $2.06 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.
Museum PlaceTownhome2BR,2BA$2.00
Goose Hollow Townhomes2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.06
Marquam HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
The ZenoTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.08
Hilltop House Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath large1BR,1BA$1.96
Portland Terrace1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.79
Hidwell Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.79
Pine Cone Apartments1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1.62
Grandview ApartmentsStudio_500Studio ,1BA$2.20
Ongford ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Hills, Portland, OR

Ranked #53

Among cities in Oregon 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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $950, while the average apartment in Southwest Hills costs $10,639.

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 34 regular apartments in Southwest Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

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As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon, I’d like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Chad, and I come to the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team after living in Portland for decades.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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