Brentwood-Darlington

Portland, OR

Brentwood-Darlington - Portland, OR

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.6 (3 Reviews)

The perfect blend of urban and suburban living southeast of downtown

Quirky • Wooded • Bicycle-Friendly • Restaurants • Community •

Characterized by a blend of urban style and suburban peacefulness, the Brentwood-Darlington is a beautiful neighborhood perfect for renters who want an authentic Portland experience. Great for nature lovers and eco-friendly enthusiasts, this wooded neighborhood has several parks and several large-scale urban gardening projects including the Portland State University Learning Gardens Laboratory and the Brentwood Community Garden. Brentwood-Darlington’s flat terrain and abundance of bike lanes make the area popular for commuters and recreational cyclists. Along with a lush, pastoral feel, renters are attracted to Brentwood-Darlington for its unique architectural styles including Portland four-square houses, Cape Cods, and bungalows. The neighborhood also has affordable to upscale modern apartments available for rent. Similar to many Portland neighborhoods, Brentwood-Darlington has a close-knit community with an active neighborhood association that hosts forums, clean-ups, and other special events.

Brentwood-Darlington isn’t necessarily a commercial hub, but it does provide retail and dining gems sprinkled through the neighborhood for residents to enjoy. Visit one of the area’s unique specialty shops and dive bars like the Starlight Knitting Society and Misdemeanor Meadows. For a great meal, follow the locals and head to the Cartlandia, a food truck buffet serving up international eats. For even more shopping, dining, and entertainment options, Downtown Portland is only seven miles away.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Brentwood-Darlington is $1,396 for a studio, $1,464 for one bedroom, $988 for two bedrooms, and $1,453 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brentwood-Darlington has increased by 8.1% in the past year.

Studio
416 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,396/month

Average Rent

1 BR
528 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,464/month

Average Rent

2 BR
652 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$988/month

Average Rent

3 BR
900 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,453/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Reviews of Brentwood-Darlington - Portland, OR

Niche Reviews

3.6 3 Reviews

Current Resident

5 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

I like the ability to commute on the bus easily from my neighborhood. I would recommend this neighborhood to others as it is a lot of families good schools, an IB school not too far away. The neighbors are friendly and there's not too much noise at night.

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