Portsmouth

Portland, OR

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Portsmouth - Portland, OR

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Tight-knit neighborhood celebrates community involvement in Greater Portland.

Commuter Suburban Nature Family-Friendly Welcoming

North of University Park and south of Kenton is the inclusive Portsmouth. Exuding a strong sense of community, Portsmouth fosters engagement with the presence of three community gardens, Charles Jordan Community Center, and an assortment of neighborhood activities and events. Portsmouth is also home to Bridge Meadows, the only intergenerational living community for youth formerly in foster care, their adoptive parents, and elders in the Pacific Northwest.

Portsmouth is in close proximity to a number of recreational venues, including Portland International Raceway, Columbia Children’s Arboretum, and several golf and country clubs.

Less than ten miles from both Portland International Airport and Downtown Portland, Portsmouth offers residents easy travels and commutes with access to city bus routes, U.S. 30 Bypass, and I-5.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Portsmouth is $610 for a studio, $1,024 for one bedroom, $1,337 for two bedrooms, and $1,485 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Portsmouth has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $610/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 575 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,024/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 806 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,337/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 917 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,485/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

71

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

43

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

97

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.

Reviews of Portsmouth - Portland, OR

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Current Resident

6 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

I have lived in North Portland my whole life and enjoy the diversity and inclusion that this area offers.

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