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Bethany Portland, OR

A charming suburban reprieve with plenty of space outside Downtown Portland

Suburban Charming Quiet

Bethany is an established, well-maintained neighborhood located northwest of Cedar Mill, within the Portland metropolitan area. Though it has an urban population density, Bethany holds a distinctly suburban feel, and the natural landscape of the area makes for beautiful views of forests and rivers. There are large single-family houses and newer condo developments for rent beckon to potential residents of this charming suburb.

Most of the homes in Bethany were built between 1940 and 1999, so despite the neighborhood's established history, renters can enjoy modern amenities. Bethany Village, a haven for retail, restaurants, and businesses, lies in the center of the neighborhood. There, locals can choose from favorites national chain restaurants and big-box stores all within walking distance of one another. A short drive away from the downtown core of Portland, Bethany makes it easy to enjoy a spacious home along with the excitement of city living.

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Bethany is $1,375 for a studio, $1,649 for one bedroom, $1,980 for two bedrooms, and $2,402 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bethany has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 476 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,375/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 710 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,649/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 983 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,980/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,442 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,402/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About Bethany

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Reviews of Bethany - Portland, OR

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4.1 48 Reviews

Current Resident

3 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

Great education system, sense of community and outdoor activities. I have grown up here all my life.

Current Resident

5 years and 9 months agoNiche Review

Bethany is a wonderfully diverse and accepting place. It is incredibly safe and perfect for families of any size.

Former Resident

6 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

Overcrowded and pricey. Schools are all crowded and students being moved around from schools due to lack of space.

Current Resident

7 years and 9 months agoNiche Review

I've lived here nearly all my life. So far it's been a good experience, but the schools are becoming a bit crowded, especially Stoller Middle School.

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Methodology

† 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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.