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Settled in 1847 and named for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Milwaukie combines art, history, and nature with a fun and funky attitude. This terrific city sits on the southeast side of Portland and it offers a friendly atmosphere with a strong sense of community. The first settlers to arrive to the Milwaukie area, brothers by the name of Luelling, were orchardists who later developed the Bing cherry. In addition to this sweet claim to fame, Milwaukie is known as the Dogwood City of the West. For those who want to explore the town’s fascinating past, the Milwaukie Museum highlights the town’s history and is a historic building in its own right, a farmhouse built in 1865.
Living in Milwaukie, you’ll enjoy a variety of shops, wine bars and tap rooms, and outdoor adventures. The city is very walkable and bicycle-friendly, and several parks dot the Willamette River along the city’s west side. Visit Elk Rock Island to do some fishing or Spring Park Natural Area to enjoy the walking trails and playground. Milwaukie does promise you a rose garden – just visit the Sara Hite Memorial Rose Garden to surround yourself in its 400-plus rose bushes.
Located about six miles from downtown Portland, commuters can easily reach the city. For those who prefer mass transit, the TriMet’s light rail service connects Milwaukie with Portland. If you want to bike to the station you’ll find 36 rack spaces and 12 lockers.
Milwaukie, OR Rental Insights
Average Rent Rates
The average rent in Milwaukie is $1,464. When you rent an apartment in Milwaukie, you can expect to pay as little as $1,343 or as much as $2,049, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.
The average rent for a studio apartment in Milwaukie, OR is $1,343 per month.
The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in Milwaukie, OR is $1,464 per month.
The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Milwaukie, OR is $1,634 per month.
The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in Milwaukie, OR is $2,049 per month.
Transportation
Transit options in Milwaukie vary, but overall, it has a transit score of 29.
Education
In Milwaukie, you’ll find top-ranking elementary schools like View Acres Elementary School, Ardenwald Elementary School, and Milwaukie Elementary School.
Milwaukie is home to some top-ranking middle schools, including Alder Creek Middle School and Rowe Middle School.
Moving is tough for high school students! Look for Milwaukie apartments near top-ranking high schools like Putnam High School, Milwaukie High School, and New Urban High School.
If you’re a student moving to an apartment in Milwaukie, you’ll have access to Clackamas C.C., Harmony Campus, Lewis & Clark College, and Oregon Health & Sci Waterfront.
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