Lents

Portland, OR

Lents - Portland, OR

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.2 (12 Reviews)

An excellent option for commuters, foodies, and everyone in between

Public Transportation • Commuter • Accessible • Restaurants • Outdoors •

Lents is located about eight miles southeast of Downtown Portland. Interstate 205 and several rail stations run through the center of the neighborhood providing commuters with convenient commutes to work. Lents has something for every renter with affordable to upscale rental options available including single-family homes and modern apartments. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy getting a breath of fresh air at one of the many parks in the neighborhood like Lents Park and Bloomington Park. Lents also has an excellent dining scene. Along with diverse restaurants located along Highway 213, the Lents International Farmers Market provides a variety of fresh and affordable produce from local farmers while local restaurants like Foster Burger serve up nationally renowned eats. If you’re looking for the ideal blend of urban and suburban living, Lents is a great option.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Lents is $1,155 for a studio, $1,331 for one bedroom, $1,573 for two bedrooms, and $2,171 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lents has decreased by -4.0% in the past year.

Studio
445 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,155/month

Average Rent

1 BR
653 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,331/month

Average Rent

2 BR
912 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,573/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,161 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,171/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Reviews of Lents - Portland, OR

Niche Reviews

3.2 12 Reviews

Current Resident

2 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

Lents is not a nice neighborhood. The crime rating on this site is wrong. I would rate it an F. Every night I hear at least 4 different gunshots, rampant late LOUD night street racing, near constant automobile accidents (DUIs mostly), and the perpetual screams of the homeless. Avoid renting here if you can. Avoid buying a home here if you can. If you value safety in any regard do not and I repeat DO NOT buy property here if you don't have to.

Current Resident

8 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review

I live off on 92nd Ave near the Springwater Trail. I chose this house because it was so close the the Springwater Trail and I love biking and going on walks. However, now the trail is inhabited by a large number of homeless people and I no longer go on the trail or allow my child to go near it. There is a lot of crime and theft in my neighborhood. The neighborhood has gotten better with the added Pickles Baseball team, a great summer activity. There is a lot of building and improvement happening right now that I hope improves the area.

Niche User

8 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review

Our area is very calm. Policies roam around the area sometimes and I have not seen any crimes happening here. In case if I need a police we can call one and they come at you fast.

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