University of Portland

Portland, OR

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University of Portland - Portland, OR

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A historic Catholic institution on northern Portland’s riverfront

Private Catholic Christian Historic Small Scenic River

The University of Portland has served its namesake city for over a century as a prestigious cornerstone of the region’s academic community. The campus overlooks the Willamette River with beautiful views of Forest Park on the other side. The university is ranked as one of the top regional schools in the Pacific Northwest, boasting nationally ranked programs in engineering and business as well.

The university occupies a quiet suburban section of northern Portland, with numerous apartments, condos, and houses nearby renting for a broad range of rates. Just a few blocks from campus, Lombard Street is lined with several popular and unique restaurants, allowing you to get a taste of the city’s famous culinary scene without going far.

Living near the university puts you only minutes away from Portland’s quirky Downtown district, with countless eclectic shops, eateries, coffeehouses, galleries, and entertainment venues in between.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Portland, OR is $1,257 for a studio, $1,533 for one bedroom, $1,820 for two bedrooms, and $2,144 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Portland has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 436 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,257/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 645 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,533/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 921 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,820/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,193 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,144/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

75

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

54

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

85

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Alameda Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

538 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

Maplewood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

310 Students

Mt Tabor Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

606 Students

Beaumont Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

446 Students

Springville K-8 School

Public

Grades K-8

764 Students

Laurelhurst Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

674 Students

Beverly Cleary School

Public

Grades K-8

604 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

Westview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,442 Students

Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,556 Students

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† 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 2025.