
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $467 (154 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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Raleigh Heights

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Cascade Vista

Raleigh Court

3701 SW Condor Ave, Unit K 1

Hillsdale Heights Apartments

3425 SW Barbur Blvd

9938 SW Terwilliger Blvd

3925 SW Multnomah Blvd, Unit 104

220 SW Meade St
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532-536 SW Nevada St

Town and Country Apartments

5025 S Corbett Ave

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8815 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Unit 8815

7230 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Unit 7228

Kehillah

Watergate Apartments

Harborview Apartments

3727 SW Hood

Forrest View Apartments
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Quail Ridge Apartments

Curry Court Apartments

The Village at Multnomah

1508 SW Dewitt St

WaterLane Apartments

Water Meade Apartments

Custer Apartments

Westbrook Village

Hilldale Garden Apartments

Tree Hill Commons
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#185-4130 SW View Point Terrace

Timber Terrace

Multnomah Woods

Ivy Tree

Capitol Hill Apartments

772 SW Broadway Dr

Vista Manor

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Hill Terrace Apartments

Park Avenue Gardens
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650 SW Sherman St

Lair Hill Park Apartments

Carleton Terrace Apartments

Churchill Gardens Apartments

1 Bedroom in Multnomah Village

Barbur Heights Apartments

4314 SW Vw Pt Ter

Plum Street Apartments

Fulton Park Apartments

Piccolo Collina Apartments
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Southwest Portland, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Portland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Portland Studio Apartments | $1,342 | $470 | $2,213 |
| Southwest Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $1,056 | $3,433 |
| Southwest Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,581 | $1,264 | $8,253 |
| Southwest Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $1,458 | $6,754 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 154 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southwest Portland Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Portland?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Portland is #185-4130 SW View Point Terrace which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Southwest Portland costs $1,769.
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 35 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 $266 which is $1,503 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Portland.
Expert Rental Resources
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From Arts to Eats: A Local Insider's Guide to Living in Portland's Best Spots
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.