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Gresham, OR

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An idyllic Portland suburb conveniently located along the river.

Portland Suburb Quaint Family-Friendly Outdoorsy

Gresham, Oregon is comfortably nestled immediately east of Portland and south adjacent to the Columbia River. A quaint, family-friendly suburb, Gresham allows for the quiet of an idyllic residential life, while still offering close proximity to Portland’s amenities. Avoid the noise and gridlock of the big city, and come home to an apartment on a quiet, tree-lined avenue.

An outdoorsman’s dream, Gresham offers so much to explore! Enjoy the great outdoors at the Oxbow Regional Park or the Gresham Japanese Garden. You can even work on your golf swing at the Gresham Golf Course! Take in a little art and history at the Gresham Pioneer Museum, or relax and enjoy fine dining at the Persimmon Country Club. If you’re looking for a charming town away from the noise and bustle of the big city, this communal-vibe town is perfect for you.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Gresham, OR is $1,300 for a studio, $1,350 for one bedroom, $1,590 for two bedrooms, and $2,103 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gresham has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,350/month
670 Sq Ft
House
$2,280/month
1,288 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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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.

46

Some Transit

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

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Bikeable

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

Schools

Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

299 Students

7
out of 10

East Gresham Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

551 Students

6
out of 10

Hogan Cedars Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

467 Students

6
out of 10

Butler Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

512 Students

5
out of 10

Kelly Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

367 Students

4
out of 10

Gordon Russell Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

672 Students

4
out of 10

West Orient Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

382 Students

4
out of 10

Clear Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

634 Students

3
out of 10

Dexter Mccarty Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

559 Students

2
out of 10

Springwater Trail High School

Public

Grades 9-12

188 Students

8
out of 10

Sam Barlow High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,710 Students

6
out of 10

Centennial High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,756 Students

4
out of 10

Gresham High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,666 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Springwater Corridor
  • Planetarium Sky Theater
  • Nadaka Nature Park
  • Blue Lake Regional Park
  • Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site

Airports

  • Portland International

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