Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Neighborhood of Gresham, OR from $900 (11 Rentals)

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951 NE Linden AveGresham, OR 97030
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2601-2675 SE 162nd AvePortland, OR 97236

Portland’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Portland and the best places to live with original content written by our Portland, OR Local Expert Chad Deitchley

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Southwest, Gresham, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at D Street Salal Apartments priced from $1,050. Eastside Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Southwest apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
D Street Salal ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,050
Eastside Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
The ZimmerStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
Linden Place ApartmentsOne Bed-First Floor1BR,1BA$1,185
Lumina ApartmentsAltair1BR,1BA$1,314

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest, OR

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest area is the $1.47 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Trailside Apartments in the in the East Portland neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Southwest apartment is the Newport Model at Columbia Trails starting at $1,831 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trailside Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Columbia TrailsNewport2BR,2BA$1.76
Foothills Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.57
Powell Street Station2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.73
Sherman Villa2BR2BR,2BA$1.45
Aspire TrailmarkTwo Bed One Bath Renovated 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.78
Springwater Trail Apartments2 Bedroom / 1.0 Bath2BR,1BA$1.84
Powell Court#571BR,1BA$1.77
Townfair ApartmentsTilikum1BR,1BA$1.83
Eastside Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.68

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Southwest, Gresham, OR

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest is Eastside Village Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Southwest costs $2,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest?

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 6 regular apartments in Southwest 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?

Cheap apartments in Southwest have an average cost of $525 which is $1,670 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest.

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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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