King

Portland, OR

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King - Portland, OR Area Guide

A popular northeast Portland neighborhood known for its dining scene and sense of community

Restaurants Artistic Diverse Community Great Location Up-and-Coming

Named after Martin Luther King Jr., King is an up-and-coming neighborhood that is quickly becoming one of northeast Portland’s most popular neighborhoods. Along with its good schools, family-friendly atmosphere, and lush parks, residents appreciate King’s abundance of amenities and strong sense of community. King houses a portion of the Alberta Arts District, so art spaces dot the area. King is also known for its incredible dining scene, serving a wide range of international eats ranging from injera to al pastor tacos. Locals flock to the Piedmont Station Food Carts for diverse cuisine and the Portland Farmer’s Market for fresh produce.

Combined with its locally owned businesses, King’s close-knit feel can be seen through its active neighborhood association. The neighborhood has a wide range of rental options available including Victorian houses, bungalows, and modern condos and apartments. Attracting even more residents, King is just five miles away from Downtown Portland and seven miles from Portland International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in King is $1,248 for a studio, $1,446 for one bedroom, and $1,848 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in King has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 433 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,248/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 531 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,446/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 901 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,848/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

60 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 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 February 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.