Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,056 (86 Rentals) Page 2 of 2

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Westbrook Village
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Westbrook Village

9863 SW 35th DrPortland, OR 97219
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650 SW Sherman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

650 SW Sherman St

650 SW Sherman StPortland, OR 97201
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Timberlee
1 Bedroom Apartments

Timberlee

5131 SW 38th PlPortland, OR 97221

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Milan Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Milan Apartments

4916-4926 SW 56th AvePortland, OR 97221
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Corbett Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

Corbett Building

5909 S Corbett AvePortland, OR 97239
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The View Point
1 Bedroom Apartments

The View Point

4310-4314 SW View Point TerPortland, OR 97239

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Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.

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8417
1 Bedroom Apartments

8417

8417 SW 24th AvePortland, OR 97219
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3727 SW Hood
1 Bedroom Apartments

3727 SW Hood

3727-3755 S Hood AvePortland, OR 97239
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The Woods
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Woods

2720 2722 Spring Garden SPortland, OR 97219
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TreeHouse
1 Bedroom Apartments

TreeHouse

3440 SW US Veterans Hospital RdPortland, OR 97239
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Hillcrest style
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest style

3518 SW 11th AvePortland, OR 97239
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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7938 SW 35th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7938 SW 35th Ave

7938 SW 35th AvePortland, OR 97219
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Boathouse
1 Bedroom Apartments

Boathouse

0444 SW Boundary StPortland, OR 97239
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The Allison
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Allison

3210 SW 12th AvePortland, OR 97239
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Sharrita Villa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sharrita Villa

2202-2450 SW Bertha BlvdPortland, OR 97239
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The Olivia
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Olivia

3850 S Bond AvePortland, OR 97239

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Portland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Portland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Portland is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Portland?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Portland is The Fredrick which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Southwest Portland costs $1,732.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Portland?

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southwest Portland?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Portland have an average cost of $381 which is $1,351 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Portland.

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