King

Portland, OR

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King - Portland, OR

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A popular northeast Portland neighborhood known for its dining scene and sense of community

Restaurants Artistic Diverse Community Great Location Up-and-Coming

Named after Martin Luther King Jr., King is an up-and-coming neighborhood that is quickly becoming one of northeast Portland’s most popular neighborhoods. Along with its good schools, family-friendly atmosphere, and lush parks, residents appreciate King’s abundance of amenities and strong sense of community. King houses a portion of the Alberta Arts District, so art spaces dot the area. King is also known for its incredible dining scene, serving a wide range of international eats ranging from injera to al pastor tacos. Locals flock to the Piedmont Station Food Carts for diverse cuisine and the Portland Farmer’s Market for fresh produce.

Combined with its locally owned businesses, King’s close-knit feel can be seen through its active neighborhood association. The neighborhood has a wide range of rental options available including Victorian houses, bungalows, and modern condos and apartments. Attracting even more residents, King is just five miles away from Downtown Portland and seven miles from Portland International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in King is $1,197 for a studio, $1,386 for one bedroom, and $1,818 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in King has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 449 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,197/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 530 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,386/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 905 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,818/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

93

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

50

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

100

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.

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† 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.