Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ardenwald Neighborhood of Milwaukie, OR from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Tenino Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tenino Terrace

2405 SE Umatilla StPortland, OR 97202
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Wheelhouse Lofts 2
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Wheelhouse Lofts 2

8124 SE 6th AvePortland, OR 97202

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Ardenwald, Milwaukie, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ardenwald Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ardenwald area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Studio Pointe Apartments priced from $1,015. Lake Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Ardenwald apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Studio Pointe ApartmentsStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,015
Lake Village0x1Studio,1BA$1,075
tenin010BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
Sellwood ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,125
54 WoodstockStudioStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ardenwald, OR

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ardenwald area is the $2.07 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Images Springcreek Apartments in the in the Eastmoreland neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Ardenwald apartment is the 2x1.5 Model at Willamette Townhouse starting at $1,750 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Eastmoreland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ardenwald apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Images Springcreek Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.07
Willamette Townhouse2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.59
Sunnyside Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.71
River Cliff ApartmentsLayout A2BR,1BA$1.59
Briarwood Townhomes2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.05
Tristin Square Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.88
Park Hamlin - 2323 SE Harrison2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.19
The MorganThe Morgan PDX D1BR,1BA$2.12
HeatherbraeOne Bedroom One Bath (729 SF)1BR,1BA$2.12
Clackamas Trails Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ardenwald, Milwaukie, OR

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Milwaukie, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Oregon and customized analysis for South Central Portland. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Ardenwald Neighborhood in Milwaukie, OR

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ardenwald Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ardenwald?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ardenwald is under $1,325.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ardenwald?

The cheapest apartment in Ardenwald is Sellwood Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Ardenwald costs $2,674.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ardenwald?

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 23 regular apartments in Ardenwald 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 Ardenwald?

Cheap apartments in Ardenwald have an average cost of $183 which is $2,491 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ardenwald.

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