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Hosford-Abernethy Portland, OR

A close-knit community in one of Portland’s trendiest areas

Historic Community Trendy

Just across the Willamette River to the east of Downtown Portland, Hosford-Abernethy is a charming urban locale that is one of the city’s most popular neighborhoods. This historic neighborhood encompasses several microneighborhoods including Ladd’s Addition, one of Portland’s – and the nation’s – oldest residential areas. Hosford-Abernethy’s microneighborhoods contribute to the area’s strong sense of community. The neighborhood association is active and locals look forward to the street festivals and parades that are held each year.

Hosford-Abernethy is known for its beautiful early 20th-century architectural styles but there are modern apartments available for rent as well. Rentals in this neighborhood are typically upscale, but there are moderate and even very affordable rates available as well. Similar to many Portland neighborhoods, Hosford-Abernethy is pedestrian and bicycle-friendly with a rail station and plenty of bike rail located in the neighborhood. Staying true to the city’s eco-friendly culture, Hosford-Abernethy residents often eschew their vehicles and enjoy walking or cycling to amenities. The neighborhood is filled with trendy restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, bakeries, vintage shops, and comedy clubs. Hosford-Abernethy is also home to several museums and cultural centers including the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Hosford-Abernethy is $1,221 for a studio, $1,286 for one bedroom, and $2,295 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hosford-Abernethy has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 410 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,221/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 559 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,286/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 946 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,295/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

90 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Exceptional Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

100 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

90 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

80 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

70 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 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.