Mt Scott-Arleta

Portland, OR

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Mt Scott-Arleta - Portland, OR Area Guide

With easy access to ample amenities, houses for rent, and nearby parks, the residential Mt. Scott-Arleta neighborhood of Portland is ideal for apartment hunters looking to avoid inner-city congestion. Mt. Scott-Arleta residents have easy access to downtown Portland, which lies just five miles to the northwest. Let Fido run free at Brentwood or Woodstock Park while you enjoy a picnic or play soccer, softball, or tennis. At Mt. Scott Park, stroll paved paths among lofty pines, stopping to toss horseshoes or enjoy the park’s well-kept playground. Kick back at one of the popular eateries along S.E. Foster Road, such as the highly-popular Arleta Library Bakery Café, a family-owned joint that serves up healthy and organic locally-grown fare, or the highly-rated Pieper Café, where locals go for coffee drinks and light fare such as panini and salads.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Mt Scott-Arleta is $1,253 for one bedroom, $1,092 for two bedrooms, and $707 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mt Scott-Arleta has increased by 4.3% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 560 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,253/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 635 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,092/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 750 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $707/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

50 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 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.