North Portland

Portland, OR

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North Portland - Portland, OR Area Guide

A riverfront suburb just north of downtown that’s home to the University of Portland

Historic University Suburban Riverfront Great Location

Separated from Vancouver, Washington by the Charles River, North Portland is a sprawling sector of the city known for its historic sites, scenic vista points, and laid-back atmosphere. North Portland features apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes available for rent that range from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for everyone in this sprawling suburb. This community is home to the Portland International Raceway, Historic Vanport, the University of Portland, Peninsula Park Rose Garden, and Smith and Bybee Lake. Residents get their shopping done in town at Hayden Meadows Square and have immediate access to downtown along Interstate 5. For added convenience, the Portland International Airport is only 10 miles east of town.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in North Portland is $1,240 for a studio, $1,444 for one bedroom, $1,760 for two bedrooms, and $1,574 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Portland has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 447 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,240/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 642 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,444/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 914 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,760/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 726 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,574/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

30 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 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.