Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
33%
Over 65
10%
Boardman
Boardman, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,285
Population
4,071
Renter Mix
40% Rent
A riverfront getaway in rural Oregon
Industrial
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Suburban
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Rural
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Riverfront
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Accessible
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,099
Average: $74,123
Education
335
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,809
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Boardman has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
4%
Other Education
96%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Boardman, OR is $1,139 for a studio, $1,285 for one bedroom, $1,509 for two bedrooms, and $1,899 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boardman has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,285/month
731 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Boardman, OR is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Sam Boardman Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
350 Students
Public
Grades K-5
257 Students
Riverside Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
496 Students
Riverside Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
496 Students
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Points of Interest
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- 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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.