Southgate Apartments for Rent

Everything from historic bungalows to appealing ranch homes are found in Southgate. Renters in the neighborhood will find a good selection of apartments and houses to choose from. There are several schools nearby. Clackamas Middle College has a special college preparatory program for students in classes 9 through 12.

Southgate is close to freeways and thoroughfares, and it is covered by the Tri-Met public transportation system. The Portland International Airport and the Amtrak Union Station are in nearby Portland.

Shopping enthusiasts in Southgate are close to the major retail destination of Clackamas Town Center, with its nationally known anchor stores and restaurants. Shoppers and their families can also take in a movie here.

The Sara Hite Rose Garden in nearby Milwaukie has over 26 varieties of roses, and there are hundreds of roses in planters surrounding a brick plaza. Companion plants include iris, lilies, and daffodils.

In Portland, residents and visitors can stop and smell more roses. With over 60 varieties of floribunda and tea roses, the Peninsula Rose Garden in Peninsula Park is one of the largest sunken rose gardens in the United States. It is landscaped in the elegant Elizabethan style. The blooming season is from late May to October. Benches scattered throughout the garden invite visitors to admire the scenery. A century-old fountain and garden center are highlights of the park.

The excitement of whitewater rafting is found on the Clackamas River. In addition to rafting, the river is known to anglers for its Coho and Chinook salmon. Steelhead trout is another popular sport fish caught in the river.