Argay

Portland, OR

Argay - Portland, OR

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.1 (4 Reviews)

A riverfront community within minutes of Downtown Portland and Vancouver

River • Affordable • Accessible • Great Location •

Nestled on the Columbia River in northeast Portland, Argay is a small community across the way from Government Island. Accessible only by boat, residents go to the island to fish, camp, and hike. Argay is settled on Interstate 84 and immediately east of Interstate 205, making the commute to nearby cities like Vancouver a breeze. The neighborhood is also just a few miles east of Portland International Airport, and residents can reach Downtown Portland in roughly 20 minutes. The area between the river and Sandy Boulevard is mainly industrial, lined with warehouses and industrial centers, whereas the south side of town features small businesses, sports bars, restaurants, neighborhood parks, and residential avenues. A selection of apartments, single-family homes, and condos fit for a range of budgets are available for rent in Argay.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Argay is $982 for a studio, $1,261 for one bedroom, $1,807 for two bedrooms, and $2,094 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Argay has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Studio
593 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$982/month

Average Rent

1 BR
750 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,261/month

Average Rent

2 BR
928 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,807/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,160 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,094/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Reviews of Argay - Portland, OR

Niche Reviews

3.1 4 Reviews

Current Resident

4 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review

Argay is a very nice neighborhood to live in. It's close to lots of grocery stores, as well as the airport. However, most neighbors don't tend to interact much and mostly keep to themselves, so it's not always the most social place. Regardless, people still tend to be super nice and welcoming.

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