The spring-fed pond is the centerpiece of Laurelhurst Park.
Paved walking trails surround the perimeter of Laurelhurst Park.
Dog sculpture in garden at Laurelhurst Elementary School.
Wide angle of statue with golden tint at Coe Circle in Laurelhurst, Oregon.
Laurelhurst Park was a popular swimming hole in the early 1900s.

Area Guide

Laurelhurst Portland, OR

The outdoor-oriented home to Laurelhurst Park

Commuter • Park-Like • Convenient

Laurelhurst is an upscale community that sits only four miles northeast of Downtown Portland. Home to the popular Laurelhurst Park, residents frequent this 31-acre park for its off-leash dog area, duck pond, walking trails, playground, and shaded picnic areas. This charming neighborhood is lined with unique homes, safe residential streets, and mature trees. From the Cheese & Crack Snack Shop and Laurelhurst Theater to Pambiche and the Matador, there are entertainment and dining options galore in this convenient neighborhood. Other conveniences like grocery stores and public and private schools can be found in this area as well. There are many upscale apartments in Laurelhurst, but there are affordable options as well.

Explore the Neighborhood

Dog sculpture in garden at Laurelhurst Elementary School.

Wide angle of statue with golden tint at Coe Circle in Laurelhurst, Oregon.

Laurelhurst Park was a popular swimming hole in the early 1900s.

The shaded walkways of Laurelhurst Park are a popular place to see the fall leaves.

Rent Trends

As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Laurelhurst is $1,362 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Laurelhurst has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 484 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,362/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 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

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

60 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 100

Reviews of Laurelhurst - Portland, OR

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10 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review

There are some problems with vandalism and breaking in but to my knowledge there isn't a huge crime problem but there is the some incident that you can read about in the newspaper most days.

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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Laurelhurst Park
  • Grant Park and Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden
  • Rosemont Bluff Natural Area
  • Rose City Park
  • Mt. Tabor Park

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 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.