Foster-Powell

Portland, OR

Foster-Powell - Portland, OR

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.7 (5 Reviews)

A trendy community with quick access to Downtown Portland

Trendy • Family-Friendly • Restaurants • Walkable •

Located about six miles southeast of Downtown Portland, Foster-Powell feels a world away from the clamor of the city. Residential areas make up most of the neighborhood, and locals enjoy peaceful, walkable streets and a strong community spirit fostered by the active neighborhood association. Kern Park and Essex Park provide open green spaces for jogging, dog walking, or impromptu picnics.

If you want to live close to the action in Foster-Powell — called FoPo by those in the know — look for apartments near the commercial areas along SE Powell Boulevard and SE 82nd Avenue. Here, residents gather to shop or to indulge in pan-Asian cuisine. For a true sense of the neighborhood camaraderie, stop in for brunch at the ultra-friendly Midpoint Food and Drink.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Foster-Powell is $1,196 for one bedroom, and $1,324 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Foster-Powell has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

1 BR
520 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,196/month

Average Rent

2 BR
658 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,324/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Reviews of Foster-Powell - Portland, OR

Niche Reviews

3.7 5 Reviews

Current Resident

3 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review

FOPO" is funky when you need that, but also a caring and aware community with good resources for raising young kids. There are lots of parks and good community organizations. Foster itself offers a walking shopping district with several of the city's best food cart pods, fresh bagels, a fantastic local grocery. At the same time, there are many people living on the street, and plenty of boarded up businesses/homes in the area,which has taken additional hits due to economic effects of COVID.

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