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Forest Grove, OR

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Hidden in Oregon’s woodlands is the charming suburb of Forest Grove

Wooded Mountainous University Good Schools

Forest Grove holds true to its name—with sprawling forests and residential neighborhoods, this suburb is a wonderful place to call home. To the west, you’ll discover miles of woodlands and mountains as you near the Pacific. Situated in the northwest corner of Oregon, Forest Grove lies 24 miles west of Portland. Though residents enjoy proximity to Oregon’s largest city, there is plenty to be seen right in Forest Grove! Situated in the center of town, Pacific University provides an educational hub for the city, along with the public schools in the Forest Grove School District.

A charming downtown district is one of the city’s greatest features. Picture-perfect storefronts are filled with local gems such as breweries, restaurants, and boutiques. A blend of cozy and modern apartments are spread throughout the city, along with beautiful single-family homes.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Forest Grove, OR is $1,472 for a studio, $1,257 for one bedroom, $1,414 for two bedrooms, and $1,846 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Forest Grove has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,257/month
660 Sq Ft
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Transportation

57

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

29

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

63

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Dilley Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

206 Students

6
out of 10

Harvey Clarke Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

425 Students

3
out of 10

Joseph Gale Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

375 Students

3
out of 10

Fern Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

264 Students

3
out of 10

Tom McCall Upper Elementary

Public

Grades 5-6

747 Students

2
out of 10

Neil Armstrong Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

826 Students

3
out of 10

Forest Grove High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,977 Students

5
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.