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Lake Crest - Income Restricted

8106 Southeast Lake Road, Milwaukie OR 97267

(503) 773-5456

$1,291+

Rent Savings

5 units available

Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more

Heatherbrae Commons

10303 Southeast Bell Avenue, Milwaukie OR 97222

(775) 262-8672

$1,546+

17 units available

1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Cable included, Recently renovated + more

Axletree Apartments

11125 SE 21st Avenue, Milwaukie OR 97222

(508) 571-0412

$1,353+

Rent Savings

4 units available

Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more

Bristol Court Apartments

7678 SE Michael Drive, Milwaukie OR 97222

(479) 265-5652

$1,600

5 units available

2 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Recently renovated + more

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River Cliff

12505 Southeast River Road, Milwaukie OR 97222

(971) 252-5637

$1,550

2 units available

2 bed

Amenities

24hr laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Carport + more

Luxury Furnished Rental in Milwaukie

11851 Southeast 36th Avenue, Milwaukie OR 97222

(503) 206-4036

$2,650

1 unit available

3 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Recently renovated, Stainless steel, Fireplace + more

Lava

1600 Southeast Lava Drive, Milwaukie OR 97222

(971) 248-7794

$1,599+

7 units available

1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed • 4 bed

Amenities

Pet friendly

Average rent in Milwaukie, Oregon

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Milwaukie is $1,519, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,740. Rent rates updated 3 days ago

Studio

$1,402

1 Bed

$1,519

2 Beds

$1,740

3+ Beds

$2,130

* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

Find an apartment for rent in Milwaukie, OR

Searching for an apartment for rent in Milwaukie, OR? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 7 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Milwaukie. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Milwaukie is $1,402 for a studio, $1,519 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,740 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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In Milwaukie, the average rent is $1,402 for a studio, $1,519 for a 1-bedroom, $1,740 for a 2-bedroom, and $2,130 for a 3-bedroom.

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The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Milwaukie.

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Milwaukie. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Portland State University, Oregon Health & Science University, Lewis & Clark College, Clark College, Reed College, and Portland Community College.

Milwaukie, OR was named for Milwaukee, WI, though nobody is sure why they slightly changed the spelling of the city's name.

Milwaukie may be typically thought of as a suburb of the larger and more infamous Portland, but this town can hold its own. The seven neighborhoods of the town are home to many different and appealing attractions and traditions. Milwaukie's Riverfront Park is currently being rebuilt and revitalized, and the downtown area has numerous amounts of excitement to offer. This multifaceted city in the heart of the Pacific Northwest has much to offer its residents, and it is an appealing place in which to hang your hat.

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Moving to Milwaukie

Milwaukie may be a suburb, but it has a lot of substance to it. If you want to move here, you need to bring your A-game. Like most of the greater Portland area, competition for rental housing can be steep! Come prepared with good job references, good credit and those all-important security deposits.

There are numerous apartment complexes in Milwaukie, which means your quest to find an apartment is no sweat at all. You can put any worries about a difficult apartment search behind you, because you will easily be able to find an apartment that suits what you want and what you need. There are complexes in all of Milwaukie's different neighborhoods; start your search with the Miramonte Lodge, The Bluffs, King Road Apartments and Heatherbrae Commons Apartments to see if they contain your perfect apartment. With all of these different apartment complexes, you will easily be able to find anything from a cozy studio apartment to a large and spacious three-bedroom apartment.

If you are looking to go bigger, you are by no means limited to apartments in Milwaukie. There are both rental homes and homes for purchase available within the city limits of Milwaukie. Older and newer abodes are available in the majority of Milwaukie's seven neighborhoods, so finding your ideal home for purchase or rental property should be a fairly easy and straightforward task.

Neighborhoods

To begin with, it consists of seven different neighborhoods and each one has a different and distinct feel to it, but one common theme is their willingness to organize both community events. Many of the neighborhoods also sponsor park cleanups and creation of new community space. It clearly makes for a pleasant place to live, and one can really get to know their neighbors through these sort of friendly neighborhood activities.

Ardenwald-Johnson Creek: Here you'll find the Ardenwald Johnson summer reading program, in which books were purchased and then given to participating children.

Hector Campbell: Got a green thumb? Hector Campbell's creation community garden is located at the local elementary school.

Historic Milwaukie: Fore! The Waverly Country Club is right in this neighborhood so look out for golf balls -- just kidding.

Island Station: This neighborhood is right next to Kellogg Lake and the Willamette River. If you're looking for outdoor fun, head over to Elk Rock Island to get a little closer to Mother Nature.

Life in Milwaukie

Chances are, Milwaukie has an eatery that piques your interests (and appetite). There's a pleasantly wide variety of restaurants and bars to explore. Options include the Woodpecker Pizza Sports Bar, the Breakside Brewery, known for its delicious bear, and Amadeus Manor, a renovated house that's perfect for a night out There are plenty of distinctive options for dining out to take advantage of while you are in Milwaukie.

The strong culture of coffee shops of neighboring Portland has extended to Milwaukie, giving residents multiple destinations in which to enjoy food, drink and socialization. Each has a distinctive and pleasant feel. Options include the Painted Lady Coffee House, Wind Horse Coffee, and Purdy's Pit Stop and Drive Thru Espresso and snacks. Another must visit is The Gameroom, a social gaming caf where you can play board, video and card-based games while you enjoy your food.

Milwaukie also has several distinctive opportunities for shopping. There's a farmers market every Sunday downtown that has over 80 different vendors. Downtown Milwaukie is also home to Enchante, a well-liked chocolate shop and candy store. It's also easy to get your dose of thrift shopping in with places such as Evergreen Thrift and Goodwill. Epic Gaming is a gamer's paradise, but the nearby Clackamas Town Center has all the chain department stores for those whose tastes run toward the more conventional.

Several professional athletes claim Milwaukie as their hometown. This lists includes athletes from a wide variety of sports, including NASCAR driver Mike Bliss, former Oakland A's player Scott Brosius and Dave Husted, a former professional 10-pin bowler. If you're looking to jump start a sports career, you might may have found a good environment to do so. There are many local footsteps to follow in on the path to athletic achievement.

Milwaukie is more than just athletics, though - it also has a strong literary culture. One way in which this is evident is through the city's poetry series. Wednesday evenings from September through June feature readings and lectures by local poets. To get more of your literary fix, the library has many appealing selections. Additionally, Dark Horse Comics, producer of "Hellboy" and other selections, is located in downtown Milwaukie. There's also a significant literary scene in nearby Portland - Powell's City of Books is an entire city block and offers thousands of interesting selections, and numerous readings occur in Portland. If you like books, this is the town for you.

There's a definitive sense of community in Milwaukie, and that's not just a clich. It's practically idyllic. In addition to the strong sense of community found within each neighborhood, the town comes together for various events and activities, including community bike rides through the Bike Milwaukie organization. Another tradition in the Milwaukie is the Milwaukie Daze Parade and Festival. This has been an annual tradition since 1979 and consists of carnival games, fireworks, live music and a beer garden. The event is largely run by volunteers, which is a great way to get involved with this vibrant community.

There's also no need at all to hole up inside in this town. There are many different parks to take advantage of and explore. Milwaukie's parks include both green and grassy acres and riverfront parks. Some options for outdoor time in Milwaukie include Ardenwald Park, Elk Rock Island and North Clackamas Community Park.

Milwaukie's numerous amenities and strong and fun community feel make it a place that is quite hard to resist. There's a different niche for everyone here in Milwaukie and something for practically every special interests. With these factors in mind, if you're looking to move to the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Milwaukie, Oregon might just be the town that pulls at your heartstrings and calls your name.

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