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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Location

12505 Se River Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222, USA|Milwaukie Heights
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Management

Princeton Property Management Inc.

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Leasing office

(971) 298-7359

Open 

Thursday 9:00 am–2:00 pm PT

Property Overview

River Cliff Apartments is a highly rated, verified community with a 9.4/10 overall expert score, including top marks for location, quality, and strong trustworthiness in its detailed listing. It delivers excellent value for the price and amenities, ranks in a very high percentile for value per square foot, and features private balconies or patios plus extensive photo coverage. With outdoor spaces and convenient access to multiple pet supply and grooming options, it is especially appealing for pet owners.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.4
Excellent
River Cliff Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Layout A2 bed1 bath975 sqft$1,595 /mo
Layout B2 bed1 bath1,100 sqft$1,650 /mo
Layout D2 bed1 bath980 sqft$1,695 /mo
Layout C2 bed1 bath1,200 sqft$1,795 /mo

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Amenities for River Cliff Apartments

Apartment Amenities

BalconyEnergy-Efficient Windows
Newly Remodeled HomesPrivate Patio/Balcony
Spacious Layouts

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal

Building

CarportCats OK
Community RoomDogs OK
Onsite LaundrySauna

Grounds

Outdoor SpaceReserved Resident Parking
Storage

Services

On-Site Management

Neighborhood

Transportation
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

One-time. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Cat Policy

Allowed

Small Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat

Pet Terms

2 cats max. Pet Rent $35 - $45 | Restrictions: None.

Pet Deposit

Refundable: $400.00 refundable deposit. One-time deposit per pet.

$400

Small Dog

Pet Terms

2 small dogs max. Pet Rent $35 - $45 | Restrictions: None.

Pet Deposit

Refundable: $400.00 refundable deposit. One-time deposit per pet.

$400

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Building details

Property details

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About River Cliff Apartments

HomeApartments in Oak GroveMilwaukie Heights River Cliff Apartments

Nestled in the trees and offering sweeping views of the Willamette River, River Cliff offers spacious homes with retro charm! Featuring four unique floor plans with private balconies or patios for your personal nature retreat. River Cliff is a beautiful community that offers year round views and amenities. Only minutes from downtown Milwaukie and conveniently located near public transportation for access to anywhere you want to be. Contact us today for a virtual or in-person tour.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.4
/10
Excellent
River Cliff Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated River Cliff Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
River Cliff Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
River Cliff Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including carport. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, River Cliff Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
River Cliff Apartments offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
River Cliff Apartments has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at River Cliff Apartments.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
River Cliff Apartments has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Reviews from the web

Showing 3 highest rated

Nice quiet complex, not too big, respectful neighbors. Good view in a great location. Little spendy for the amenities but the pet rent is reasonable. Good management and maintenance response.

Britt McConn

Britt McConn

Sep 28, 2018

I have lived here 4 years

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T

Aug 13, 2024

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River Cliff Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How River Cliff Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 259 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Milwaukie Heights

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at River Cliff Apartments to be 5% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Milwaukie Heights.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Milwaukie Heights
Oak Grove
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Oak Grove
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,250
June 2024$1,263
July 2024$1,267
August 2024$1,250
September 2024$1,370
October 2024$1,340
November 2024$1,250
December 2024$1,250
January 2025$1,250
February 2025$1,315
March 2025$1,288
April 2025$1,273
May 2025$1,268
June 2025$1,275
July 2025$1,325
August 2025$1,293
September 2025$1,270
October 2025$1,291
November 2025$1,316
December 2025$1,302
January 2026$1,287
February 2026$1,334
March 2026$1,369
April 2026$1,368
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Milwaukie Heights
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,250
June 2024$1,263
July 2024$1,267
August 2024$1,250
September 2024$1,370
October 2024$1,340
November 2024$1,250
December 2024$1,250
January 2025$1,250
February 2025$1,315
March 2025$1,288
April 2025$1,273
May 2025$1,268
June 2025$1,275
July 2025$1,325
August 2025$1,293
September 2025$1,270
October 2025$1,291
November 2025$1,316
December 2025$1,302
January 2026$1,287
February 2026$1,334
March 2026$1,369
April 2026$1,368

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$66,900/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $66,900 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,672.
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Schools near River Cliff Apartments

Oak Grove Elementary School

2150 se torbank rd

milwaukie, OR, 97222

K-5Public
C

Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School

11250 se 27th ave

milwaukie, OR, 97222

K-5Public
C+

Palisades World Language School

1500 greentree rd

lake oswego, OR, 97034

K-5Public
A+

Tigard-Tualatin Virtual Academy

6960 sw sandburg st

tigard, OR, 97223

K-12Public

Rose City Park

2334 ne 57th ave

portland, OR, 97212

K-5Public
B+
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Getting around Milwaukie near 12505 Se River Rd

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 12505 Se River Rd, Milwaukie

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

4/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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