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Cathedral Park Portland, OR

A historic gem nestled beneath the beautiful Saint Johns Bridge

Historic Great Location River

Resting along the Willamette River, nestled underneath the venerable Saint Johns Bridge, Cathedral Park is a quiet, waterfront neighborhood in North Portland. Cathedral Park features mid-range to upscale housing options in every style from charming bungalows to lavish apartments. Historic Cathedral City Park anchors the neighborhood and is believed to be a Lewis & Clark landing site. This riverside green space is a popular spot for social gatherings including photoshoots, weddings, and music festivals like the annual Cathedral Park Jazz Festival. Dining, shopping, and entertainment options abound this beloved park and residents love having quick access to so many amenities within a short walk or bicycle ride. Catch a movie at the Saint Johns Twin Cinemas, celebrate with friends at the Occidental Brewing Company, or enjoy a meal at one of North Lombard Street’s delicious casual eateries. A great choice for students, faculty, and staff, Cathedral Park is nestled beside the University of Portland. Downtown Portland is easily accessible via US Highway 30 and is only about a 25-minute drive away.

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Cathedral Park is $1,239 for a studio, $1,417 for one bedroom, $1,574 for two bedrooms, and $2,128 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cathedral Park has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 428 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,239/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 584 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,417/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 730 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,574/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 977 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,128/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About Cathedral Park

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

70 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

90 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Great Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

80 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

60 / 100

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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.