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Newport, OR

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Coastal Picturesque Charming Historic Active Eclectic

Newport is a picturesque fishing town nestled on Oregon’s rugged central coast. Renowned as the “Dungeness Crab Capital of the World,” Newport’s commercial crabbing industry continues to harvest record numbers of the culinarily cherished crustacean. Newport is also home to two lighthouses, the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse and the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, which is the tallest lighthouse in Oregon.

There are numerous distinct neighborhoods in Newport. The historic Bayfront neighborhood is an active fishing port, with a bevy of unique shops, fresh seafood restaurants, fascinating museums, and the infamous sea lion docks. Newport’s downtown area situated in the city center is known as the Deco District for its rich art deco heritage, where residents and visitors alike enjoy great shopping and dining in a historic locale along Highway 101.

Outdoor recreation is a big part of life in Newport. There are gorgeous beaches like Nye Beach, Agate Beach, and South Beach, in addition to sprawling parks such as Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site, and South Beach State Park. Fishing, boating, crabbing, whale watching, hiking, and biking are among the favorite local pastimes.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Newport, OR is $1,467 for one bedroom, $1,526 for two bedrooms, and $1,897 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newport has increased by 15.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,467/month
568 Sq Ft
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Transportation

62

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.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sam Case Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

386 Students

6
out of 10

Sam Case Elementary School

Public

Grades K-2

337 Students

Rating Unavailable

Newport Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

475 Students

5
out of 10

Isaac Newton Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-8

109 Students

Rating Unavailable

Newport High School

Public

Grades 9-12

624 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hatfield Marine Science Center
  • Oregon Coast Aquarium
  • South Jetty (South Beach)
  • Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site
  • South Beach State Park

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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.