Keizer

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Keizer, OR

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Enjoy the active, close-knit community just outside Salem

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Located between the Willamette River and I-5, Keizer sits along the 45th parallel halfway between the Equator and the North Pole. Just three miles north of Salem, Keizer is a mostly residential area with a slew of businesses, restaurants, cafes, and shops scattered along River Road North.

Decidedly suburban, Keizer exudes a small-town atmosphere equipped with a welcoming community. A bevy of annual events brings the community together in Keizer, including the Iris Festival, Festival of Lights Holiday Parade, and Summer Concerts in the Park as well as regular minor league Volcanoes baseball games. Keizer residents also enjoy gathering at Keizer Rapids Park and practicing their golf swings at McNary Golf Club.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Keizer, OR is $1,330 for a studio, $1,160 for one bedroom, $1,446 for two bedrooms, and $1,771 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Keizer has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,160/month
708 Sq Ft
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Transportation

58

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.

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

67

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

Gubser Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

426 Students

6
out of 10

Keizer Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

561 Students

4
out of 10

Clear Lake Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

336 Students

4
out of 10

Cummings Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

435 Students

2
out of 10

Kennedy Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

357 Students

2
out of 10

Whiteaker Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

682 Students

4
out of 10

Claggett Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

829 Students

3
out of 10

Mcnary High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,081 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Keizer Rapids Park
  • Spong's Landing Park
  • Chemeketa Community College Planetarium
  • A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village
  • Straub Environmental Learning Center

Transit / Subway

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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.