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Ontario, OR Area Guide

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Situated on the banks of the Snake River, where Oregon meets Idaho, Ontario is a growing city with a rich history. A wide variety of special events foster a strong sense of community in Ontario, including the annual Global Village Festival, Downtown October Faire, Fourth of July Community Fireworks Display, Community Buck-A-Roo Supper, and the Winter Wonderland Parade.

Ontario contains numerous parks, offering endless opportunities to engage in activities like hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing, boating, and playing various sports. Ontario is also home to the Four Rivers Cultural Center and Museum, which celebrates the many diverse cultures that have shaped the landscape. The historic downtown area on South Oregon Street is teeming with specialty shops, tasty eateries, and assorted businesses. Getting around from Ontario is easy with access to I-84 and Ontario Airport.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ontario, OR is $579 for one bedroom, $562 for two bedrooms, and $723 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ontario has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$579/month
137 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Annex Charter School

Public

Grades K-8

82 Students

Aiken Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

270 Students

Pioneer Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

90 Students

Four Rivers Community School

Public

Grades K-12

361 Students

Alameda Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

360 Students

Annex Charter School

Public

Grades K-8

82 Students

Four Rivers Community School

Public

Grades K-12

361 Students

Ontario Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

378 Students

Four Rivers Community School

Public

Grades K-12

361 Students

Ontario High School

Public

Grades 9-12

656 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Four Rivers Cultural Center
  • Ontario State Recreation Site

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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.