Clackamas

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Clackamas, OR

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A picture-perfect community with beautiful mountain views.

Nature Outdoor Adventures Mountains River Community

With its emerald green landscape and breathtaking mountain views, Clackamas provides a scenic alternative to living in Portland, which sits less than 10 miles to the northwest. Clackamas is located along the Clackamas River and borders Mt. Talbert Nature Park, a great place to go hiking. Other nearby parks include Riverside County Park, 3 Creeks Natural Area, North Clackamas Park, and Clackamas River Scenic Waterway. The stunning Mt. Hood -- and the vast Mt. Hood National Forest is only about 30 miles east of Clackamas, providing outdoor adventures like backpacking, camping, skiing, hiking, and exploring historic sites.

While you may be considering renting an apartment in Clackamas as a great location for commuting (it is, after all, bordered by I-295), this large community is truly live-work-play, home to Camp Withycombe, Sunrise Business Park, and the Fred Meyer Distribution Center. You'll find plenty of shops and restaurants in Clackamas, including the Clackamas Promenade and Clackamas Town Center Mall.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Clackamas, OR is $1,175 for a studio, $1,463 for one bedroom, $1,674 for two bedrooms, and $2,104 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clackamas has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,463/month
696 Sq Ft
House
$3,300/month
2,150 Sq Ft
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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Oregon Trail Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

463 Students

Sunnyside Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

427 Students

Sisters Web Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Rock Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

902 Students

Sisters Web Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Clackamas High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,224 Students

Sisters Web Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Sisters Early College Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

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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 September 2025.