Oregon Health and Science University

Portland, OR

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Oregon Health and Science University South Waterfront Campus - Portland, OR Area Guide

Superb healthcare education just minutes from downtown Portland

Public Urban Healthcare River Park Walkable Bike Friendly Public Transportation Parks Nature Outdoors

Combining education in the fields of medicine, nursing, and dentistry into a single facility, Oregon Health and Science University is one of the premier healthcare education and training institutions on the West Coast. Nationally ranked among medical schools for research and primary care, OHSU serves around 4,000 students and works with multiple hospitals; the South Waterfront Campus is the newest addition to the university, encompassing the Center for Health and Healing and the Collaborative Life Sciences Building right across I-5 from the central Marquam Hill campus. A few blocks south of Downtown on the west bank of the Willamette River, living near OHSU puts you in a terrific position to enjoy one of the Pacific Northwest’s most unique and exciting communities. Marquam Nature Park borders the main campus and Washington Park sits just to the northwest, making it easy to enjoy the region’s tranquil natural beauty anytime. The city center is full of quirky shops, exquisite restaurants, and eclectic bars to suit every taste, conveniently accessible by foot, bike, or the city’s extensive public transportation options.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Portland, OR is $1,248 for a studio, $1,521 for one bedroom, $1,811 for two bedrooms, and $2,108 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Portland has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 437 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,248/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 643 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,521/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 919 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,811/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,191 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,108/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 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

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

70 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

70 / 100

Schools

Alameda Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

538 Students

Rose City Park

Public

Grades K-5

467 Students

Abernethy Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

353 Students

Atkinson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

337 Students

Lewis Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

320 Students

Mt Tabor Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

606 Students

Beaumont Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

446 Students

Tumwater Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

998 Students

Springville K-8 School

Public

Grades K-8

764 Students

Laurelhurst Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

674 Students

Grant High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,156 Students

Sunset High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,962 Students

Riverdale High School

Public

Grades 9-12

185 Students

Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,556 Students

Lincoln High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,525 Students

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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.