Oregon Health and Science University

Portland, OR

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Oregon Health and Science University South Waterfront Campus - Portland, OR

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Superb healthcare education just minutes from downtown Portland

Public Urban Healthcare River Park Walkable Bike Friendly Public Transportation Parks Nature Outdoors

Combining education in the fields of medicine, nursing, and dentistry into a single facility, Oregon Health and Science University is one of the premier healthcare education and training institutions on the West Coast. Nationally ranked among medical schools for research and primary care, OHSU serves around 4,000 students and works with multiple hospitals; the South Waterfront Campus is the newest addition to the university, encompassing the Center for Health and Healing and the Collaborative Life Sciences Building right across I-5 from the central Marquam Hill campus.

A few blocks south of Downtown on the west bank of the Willamette River, living near OHSU puts you in a terrific position to enjoy one of the Pacific Northwest’s most unique and exciting communities. Marquam Nature Park borders the main campus and Washington Park sits just to the northwest, making it easy to enjoy the region’s tranquil natural beauty anytime. The city center is full of quirky shops, exquisite restaurants, and eclectic bars to suit every taste, conveniently accessible by foot, bike, or the city’s extensive public transportation options.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Portland, OR is $1,243 for a studio, $1,512 for one bedroom, $1,801 for two bedrooms, and $2,143 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Portland has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 439 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,243/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 644 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,512/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 924 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,801/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,192 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,143/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

75

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

54

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

85

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Beverly Cleary School

Public

Grades K-8

604 Students

10
out of 10

Alameda Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

538 Students

10
out of 10

Llewellyn Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

413 Students

10
out of 10

Abernethy Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

353 Students

10
out of 10

Rieke Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

300 Students

10
out of 10

Beverly Cleary School

Public

Grades K-8

604 Students

10
out of 10

Mt Tabor Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

606 Students

9
out of 10

Winterhaven School

Public

Grades K-8

313 Students

9
out of 10

Skyline Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

215 Students

9
out of 10

Sellwood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

563 Students

8
out of 10

Riverdale High School

Public

Grades 9-12

185 Students

9
out of 10

Grant High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,156 Students

8
out of 10

Lincoln High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,525 Students

8
out of 10

Sunset High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,962 Students

7
out of 10

Cleveland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,547 Students

7
out of 10

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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.