Old Town-Chinatown

Portland, OR

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Old Town-Chinatown - Portland, OR

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A piece of Chinese culture and history in the heart of Portland

Eclectic Urban Cultural Nightlife Restaurants Lively Entertainment Riverfront

Nestled on the Willamette River in the heart of Portland, Old Town Chinatown is a quirky hub for nightlife spots, cocktail bars, Asian-inspired restaurants, and bustling streets that are closed to vehicles on the weekends. Home to the Portland Saturday Market, residents and visitors alike can enjoy this weekend event where craft vendors, food carts, and live entertainment await. Voodoo Doughnut is a must-visit in town, known for its creative donuts and whimsical shop. There is abundant history along the banks of the river in Old Town Chinatown. From the Oregon Maritime Museum to the Japanese American Historical Plaza, there’s plenty of history to explore here. There are several TriMet stations in town, so commuting is a breeze. Residents enjoy visiting the Lan Su Chinese Garden, a tranquil botanical garden with rare plants native to China, decorative stonework, and a charming tea shop.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Old Town-Chinatown is $1,125 for a studio, $1,435 for one bedroom, $1,758 for two bedrooms, and $2,389 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old Town-Chinatown has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 406 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,125/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 640 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,435/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 798 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,758/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 644 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,389/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

99

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

94

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

99

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lan Su Chinese Garden
  • Friends of the Columbia River Gorge
  • Director Park
  • Forest Park Conservancy
  • Oregon Maritime Center and Museum

Airports

  • Portland International

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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.