University of Portland

Portland, OR

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University of Portland - Portland, OR Area Guide

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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Portland, OR is $1,248 for a studio, $1,515 for one bedroom, $1,805 for two bedrooms, and $2,110 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Portland has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 437 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,248/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 643 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,515/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 920 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,805/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,193 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,110/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Portland - Portland, OR (University) is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

75 / 100

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

Good Transit

54 / 100

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

Very Bikeable

85 / 100

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

Schools

Alameda Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Rieke Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Abernethy Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Atkinson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Irvington Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Beaumont Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Mt Tabor Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Skyline Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

Beverly Cleary School

Public

Grades K-8

Riverdale High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Grant High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Sunset High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Lincoln High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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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.