BD52
6615 SE 52nd Ave,
Portland, OR 97206
$1,349 - $1,675
Studio - 1 Bed
Area Guide
Brentwood-Darlington Portland, OR
The perfect blend of urban and suburban living southeast of downtown
Quirky
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Wooded
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Bicycle-Friendly
Characterized by a blend of urban style and suburban peacefulness, the Brentwood-Darlington is a beautiful neighborhood perfect for renters who want an authentic Portland experience. Great for nature lovers and eco-friendly enthusiasts, this wooded neighborhood has several parks and several large-scale urban gardening projects including the Portland State University Learning Gardens Laboratory and the Brentwood Community Garden. Brentwood-Darlington’s flat terrain and abundance of bike lanes make the area popular for commuters and recreational cyclists. Along with a lush, pastoral feel, renters are attracted to Brentwood-Darlington for its unique architectural styles including Portland four-square houses, Cape Cods, and bungalows. The neighborhood also has affordable to upscale modern apartments available for rent. Similar to many Portland neighborhoods, Brentwood-Darlington has a close-knit community with an active neighborhood association that hosts forums, clean-ups, and other special events.
Brentwood-Darlington isn’t necessarily a commercial hub, but it does provide retail and dining gems sprinkled through the neighborhood for residents to enjoy. Visit one of the area’s unique specialty shops and dive bars like the Starlight Knitting Society and Misdemeanor Meadows. For a great meal, follow the locals and head to the Cartlandia, a food truck buffet serving up international eats. For even more shopping, dining, and entertainment options, Downtown Portland is only seven miles away.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Brentwood-Darlington is $1,484 for a studio, $1,217 for one bedroom, $995 for two bedrooms, and $1,606 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brentwood-Darlington has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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418 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,484/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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584 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,217/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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652 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$995/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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900 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,606/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brentwood-Darlington - Portland, OR is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Brentwood-Darlington - Portland, OR offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Brentwood-Darlington - Portland, OR provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Brentwood-Darlington - Portland, OR from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Reviews of Brentwood-Darlington - Portland, OR
Niche Reviews 
3 Reviews
Current Resident
9 years ago•Niche Review
Living here for years . Last of the real working class neighborhoods in Portland . People are very nice and mostly keep to themselfs . Used to be called felony flats but we never had an issue here at all!
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Brentwood Park
- Tideman Johnson Natural Area
- Lents Park
- Creston Park
- Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Airports
- Portland International
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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.