Rivenwood
424 Center St NE,
Salem, OR 97301
$1,299 - $2,025
Studio - 2 Beds
Willamette University
Salem, OR
Willamette University - Salem, OR Area Guide
The school that laid the groundwork for higher education on the West Coast
Private
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Liberal Arts
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Historic
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Bearcats
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Small
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Urban
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Positioned right next door to the Oregon State Capitol in Downtown Salem, Willamette University is a legendary school that helped establish the West Coast’s proud tradition of academic excellence. Serving the people of Oregon since 1842, this historic institution is the oldest university in the western United States. A small population of fewer than 3,000 students reaps the benefits of a first-rate liberal arts education, with noteworthy programs dedicated to law, management, and education. Thanks to the close proximity to the state capitol building, students are also able to see the inner workings of Oregon’s government first-hand. The area surrounding Willamette University is filled with great ways to spend your off-time. Downtown Salem sits just to the west, offering a wide range of terrific restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, specialty shops, theaters, and music venues. Riverfront City Park provides excellent scenic views of the Willamette River, just a short walk from the university. To the east, State Street is lined with popular hangouts, including an eclectic array of dining options perfect for an off-campus lunch. The nearby neighborhoods contain a diverse selection of apartments, houses, and condos easily within walking distance.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Salem, OR is $1,253 for a studio, $1,205 for one bedroom, $1,402 for two bedrooms, and $1,867 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Salem has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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448 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,253/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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659 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,205/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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914 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,402/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,166 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,867/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Willamette University - Salem, OR (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Willamette University - Salem, OR (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Willamette University - Salem, OR (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Willamette University - Salem, OR (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bush's Pasture Park
- Straub Environmental Learning Center
- A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village
- Eola Bend Park
- Minto Island Park
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