Southwest Portland

Portland, OR

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Southwest Portland - Portland, OR

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A sprawling community just southwest of Downtown Portland

Urban Suburban Scenic Convenient Commuter

Southwest Portland is a vast community that extends southwest from Downtown Portland to the northern stretches of Lake Oswego. The neighborhoods in the northern portion of Southwest Portland tend to have a more urban atmosphere with condensed, walkable layouts while the neighborhoods in the south tend to be more suburban in a tree-dense environment.

Among the many neighborhoods in Southwest Portland are Bridlemile, Hillsdale, and Multnomah. Southwest Portland’s central location makes the community a popular choice for those commuting to Downtown Portland and Beaverton.

Numerous scenic parks offer great opportunities for outdoor recreation close to home, including Tryon Creek State Natural Area, Marquam Nature Park, and Council Crest Park. The Oregon Zoo, Hoyt Arboretum, and Portland Japanese Garden are also located in the northern region of Southwest Portland.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Southwest Portland is $1,277 for a studio, $1,609 for one bedroom, $1,944 for two bedrooms, and $1,959 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southwest Portland has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 460 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,277/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 683 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,609/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 973 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,944/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,126 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,959/month

    Average Rent

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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.