Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milwaukie Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukie, OR from $1,000 (27 Rentals)

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Foxpointe Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Foxpointe Apartments

4616 SE Roethe RdMilwaukie, OR 97267
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Stanford
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stanford

2013 SE Courtney RdMilwaukie, OR 97222

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Maple Grove Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Grove Court

3025 SE Maple StMilwaukie, OR 97267

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Courtney Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtney Square

2660 SE Courtney RdPortland, OR 97222
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Forest Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

12600 SE River Rd SPortland, OR 97222
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Milwaukie Heights, Milwaukie, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Milwaukie Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Milwaukie Heights area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Avana at Happy Valley priced from $1,038. Crestview Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Milwaukie Heights apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avana at Happy ValleyStudio One Bath (424 SF)Studio,1BA$1,038
Crestview Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Miramonte LodgeMorrisonStudio,1BA$1,220
Driftwood Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Overlook at the WillametteStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Axletree ApartmentsKelloggStudio,1BA$1,353
Oak GroveONE BED1BR,1BA$1,365
Chesapeake Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,370
Henley PlaceThe MapleStudio,1BA$1,395
Seven AcresCurrant - Bldg 1Studio,1BA$1,460

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milwaukie Heights, OR

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Milwaukie Heights area is the $1.61 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Heritage Crossing Townhome Apartments in the in the Hidden Springs neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Milwaukie Heights apartment is the 2x2 Model at Sunnyside Park Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Lents neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Milwaukie Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heritage Crossing Townhome Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.61
Sunnyside Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.71
River Cliff ApartmentsLayout A2BR,1BA$1.59
Willamalane2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.82
Oak GroveONE BED1BR,1BA$1.82
Concord CrossingOne Bedroom & One Bath1BR,1BA$2.07
Chesapeake Pointe1 Bedroom with Fireplace and Carport1BR,1BA$1.95
Overlook at the WillametteStudioStudio ,1BA$2.33
Miramonte LodgeMorrisonStudio ,1BA$2.52
Avana at Happy ValleyStudio One Bath (424 SF)Studio ,1BA$2.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Milwaukie Heights, Milwaukie, OR

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Milwaukie Heights Neighborhood in Milwaukie, OR

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • 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 Milwaukie Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Milwaukie Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Milwaukie Heights is under $1,460.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Milwaukie Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Milwaukie Heights is Avana at Happy Valley which is listed at $1,249, while the average apartment in Milwaukie Heights costs $1,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Milwaukie Heights?

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 19 regular apartments in Milwaukie Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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