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Boardman, OR Area Guide

A riverfront getaway in rural Oregon

Industrial Suburban Rural Riverfront Accessible

A small town nestled on the Columbia River nearing the Oregon-Washington state line, Boardman offers residents a blend of both suburban and rural living. Boardman is both a residential area and an industrial center, aside from a few small businesses like Ordinance Brewing ¬— a local favorite. Boardman is secluded from major metro areas, but remains accessible with its convenient location along Interstate 84. Apartments and houses for rent in town are fairly affordable. Although Boardman is ideal for all renters, families are interested in this area because of its excellent public schools like Windy River Elementary. Locals enjoy wildlife watching at Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge and taking in the scenic views of the river from lush green spaces along the water. Enjoy boating, fishing, and swimming on the Columbia River after you find your charming apartment in Boardman.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Boardman, OR is $1,179 for a studio, $1,308 for one bedroom, $1,517 for two bedrooms, and $1,940 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boardman has increased by 4.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,308/month
731 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Boardman, OR is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

29 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

35 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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Parks and Recreation

  • Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge

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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 February 2026.