Mt Scott-Arleta

Portland, OR

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Mt Scott-Arleta - Portland, OR

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With easy access to ample amenities, houses for rent, and nearby parks, the residential Mt. Scott-Arleta neighborhood of Portland is ideal for apartment hunters looking to avoid inner-city congestion. Mt. Scott-Arleta residents have easy access to downtown Portland, which lies just five miles to the northwest.

Let Fido run free at Brentwood or Woodstock Park while you enjoy a picnic or play soccer, softball, or tennis. At Mt. Scott Park, stroll paved paths among lofty pines, stopping to toss horseshoes or enjoy the park’s well-kept playground. Kick back at one of the popular eateries along S.E. Foster Road, such as the highly-popular Arleta Library Bakery Café, a family-owned joint that serves up healthy and organic locally-grown fare, or the highly-rated Pieper Café, where locals go for coffee drinks and light fare such as panini and salads.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Mt Scott-Arleta is $1,179 for one bedroom, $882 for two bedrooms, and $701 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mt Scott-Arleta has decreased by -3.0% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 563 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,179/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 628 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $882/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 750 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $701/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

90

Walker's Paradise

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

47

Some Transit

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

95

Biker's Paradise

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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.