Portland

Portland, OR

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The tranquil Rose City is eco-friendly, scenic, and bikeable

Walkable Artistic Trendy Outdoors Riverfront Public Transit Bike-Friendly

Known for its natural beauty, the city of Portland is extremely eco-friendly in the best way possible. This green city, both literally and figuratively, boasts thousands of acres of lush public parks with extensive biking and hiking trails. Portland is Oregon’s largest city on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. This thriving area is home to the iconic Washington Park, which offers residents and visitors alike 15 miles of trails, the Oregon Zoo, and the Portland Japanese Garden. Portland has its own public railway service, so getting around the city is easier than ever.

This major metropolis is known for its art, theater, and music scene. Check out popular attractions like the Portland Art Museum, OMSI, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and Roseland Theater. Portland’s culinary scene is one of the best, offering up chef-inspired restaurants and lively local businesses like Tasty n Alder, Pok Pok, Deschutes Brewery, Voodoo Doughnut, and Salt & Straw. Portland is bordered by Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount Hood National Forest, and Clatsop National Forest, offering residents scenic views in every direction from their luxury apartments and cozy homes.

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Fireworks light up the night sky

The dazzling lights of Portland

Portland is one of the most bikeable cities in the US

Chapman Square in Downtown Portland

Lovejoy Fountain Park in the fall

Tom McCall Waterfront Park provides beautiful views of the Willamette River

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Portland, OR is $1,244 for a studio, $1,505 for one bedroom, $1,783 for two bedrooms, and $2,083 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Portland has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,505/month
647 Sq Ft
House
$2,916/month
1,639 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,079/month
908 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,550/month
1,368 Sq Ft
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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

Alameda Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

538 Students

10
out of 10

Bridlemile Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

458 Students

10
out of 10

Duniway Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

422 Students

10
out of 10

Llewellyn Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

413 Students

10
out of 10

Cedar Mill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

356 Students

10
out of 10

Laurelhurst Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

674 Students

9
out of 10

Beverly Cleary School

Public

Grades K-8

604 Students

9
out of 10

Hayhurst Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

575 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

Benson Polytechnic High School

Public

Grades 9-12

824 Students

9
out of 10

Grant High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,156 Students

8
out of 10

Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,556 Students

8
out of 10

Jefferson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

606 Students

8
out of 10

Riverdale High School

Public

Grades 9-12

185 Students

8
out of 10

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Living in Portland

Transportation

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Being the green town it is, Portland places a big emphasis on public transportation, and 12 percent of the city's population uses it regularly. The city bus system is operated by TriMet, and there is a light rail system called the MAX (short for Metropolitan Area Express). There is also a streetcar service that takes people around two routes in the downtown area.

In addition to being big on public transportation, Portland is also a very friendly city for walkers and bicyclists. There are lots of walking paths and bike paths to get you anywhere you want to go. Travel & Leisure Magazine ranked Portland as the top pedestrian-friendly city in the United States in 2012. It is also considered to be one of the most bicycle-friendly cities on the planet. Around 8 percent of commuters in Portland ride their bicycles to work.

The city encourages bicycling, having city-wide contests each year with prizes for the people who participate who log in the most miles of bicycling during the contest year. This encourages more and more people to use their bicycles to get to where they need to go. The popularity of public transportation, walking, and bicycling in Portland is one of the reasons it has some of the cleanest air of any metropolitan city in the world.

Shopping

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Portland is a hub of trendy and cool shopping. Shopping is so popular in Portland that the city even has specific districts devoted to different kinds of shopping. There is Downtown Portland, the Pearl District, Nob Hill, the Lloyd District, and Hawthorne Avenue (this one is particularly known for vintage clothing). There are also six shopping malls in Portland. In keeping with the city's commitment to green living, there is also a farmer's market on Saturdays that sells not only fresh produce, but lots of locally made artisan goods, as well. The farmer's market is open every Saturday from March through December.

Highlights

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Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, Portland State University campus, Keller Auditorium, Portland Art Museum, Voodoo Doughnut, Roseland Theater, Pioneer Courthouse, Hawthorne Bridge, Chinatown gate, Pioneer Place, St. Johns Bridge, Portland Aerial Tram, Piggott Castle, Adidas headquarters, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portlandia statue, Old Town “White Stag” sign, streetcars

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