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Saint Helens, OR

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A heavenly town on the Columbia River

Riverside Picturesque Active Lush Mountain Views Historic

Nestled alongside the Columbia River, Saint Helens is a charming town revered for its one-of-a-kind natural beauty. Saint Helens is an outdoor lover’s paradise, offering ample opportunities for a broad range of outdoor recreation, from hiking in the surrounding state forest to horseback riding on Sauvie Island and everything in between.

Saint Helens offers plenty of historic character, especially in its river district, which is brimming with galleries, shops, and cafes in a walkable stretch of old-fashioned buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The town provides a variety of apartments, houses, and townhomes available for rent. Residents delight in a scenic, peaceful home environment situated within easy driving distance of Portland, which lies about 30 miles south of Saint Helens.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Saint Helens, OR is $1,153 for a studio, $1,308 for one bedroom, $1,481 for two bedrooms, and $1,743 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Helens has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,308/month
655 Sq Ft
House
$2,456/month
1,349 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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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.

54

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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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.