Gresham

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Gresham, OR

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An idyllic Portland suburb conveniently located along the river.

Portland Suburb Quaint Outdoorsy

Gresham, Oregon is comfortably nestled immediately east of Portland and south adjacent to the Columbia River. A quaint, welcoming suburb, Gresham allows for the quiet of an idyllic residential life, while still offering close proximity to Portland’s amenities. Avoid the noise and gridlock of the big city, and come home to an apartment on a quiet, tree-lined avenue.

An outdoorsman’s dream, Gresham offers so much to explore! Enjoy the great outdoors at the Oxbow Regional Park or the Gresham Japanese Garden. You can even work on your golf swing at the Gresham Golf Course! Take in a little art and history at the Gresham Pioneer Museum, or relax and enjoy fine dining at the Persimmon Country Club. If you’re looking for a charming town away from the noise and bustle of the big city, this communal-vibe town is perfect for you.

Rent Trends

As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Gresham, OR is $1,282 for a studio, $1,369 for one bedroom, $1,564 for two bedrooms, and $2,025 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gresham has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,369/month
668 Sq Ft
House
$2,553/month
1,565 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,843/month
1,007 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,662/month
1,721 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Gresham, OR

Transportation

61

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

45

Some Transit

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

66

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

Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

299 Students

East Gresham Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

551 Students

Butler Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

512 Students

Hogan Cedars Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

467 Students

East Orient Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

366 Students

Dexter Mccarty Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

559 Students

West Orient Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

382 Students

Gordon Russell Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

672 Students

Clear Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

634 Students

Sam Barlow High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,710 Students

Springwater Trail High School

Public

Grades 9-12

188 Students

Centennial High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,756 Students

Gresham High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,666 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Springwater Corridor
  • Planetarium Sky Theater
  • Nadaka Nature Park
  • Blue Lake Regional Park
  • Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site

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 September 2025.