The Arleta
5214 SE 72nd Ave,
Portland, OR 97206
$1,425 - $1,695 | 1-2 Beds
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.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Foster-Powell is $1,198 for one bedroom, and $1,324 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Foster-Powell has decreased by -2.6% in the past year.
1 BR
520 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,198/month
Average Rent
2 BR
658 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,324/month
Average Rent
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.
Current Resident
7 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
There are a bunch of creepy people here. Needles are a common sight. I hate this neighborhood, it's scary. Like, gunshots go off and stuff. The other day, a guy was swinging a machete walking across the street. Also, the street itself is horrible. Cars weave in and out and speed, it's terrible.
3,221
Communities
894,451
Units
829
Cities
685
Communities
185,459
Units
313
Cities
649
Communities
127,235
Units
260
Cities
622
Communities
106,839
Units
222
Cities
608
Communities
160,295
Units
234
Cities
550
Communities
128,023
Units
278
Cities
† 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.