Piedmont

Portland, OR

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Piedmont - Portland, OR Area Guide

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Situated in northeast Portland, the Piedmont neighborhood sits next to I-5, making the approximately five-mile trip into downtown Portland fast and simple. Those seeking apartments for rent here also enjoy easy access to the MAX light rail and numerous bike trails, providing alternative modes of transportation when visiting or commuting to the city proper. Locals have ample opportunities for relaxation close to home, including Peninsula Park with its outdoor pool, sports fields, and playground. The park also offers an array of recreational programs for all ages, including after-school programs and various fitness classes. When it comes to dining and shopping, residents don't have to travel far from home to enjoy excellent amenities. Low Bar on Washington Street draws locals seeking top-notch American fare, while Dulin's Village Cafe on Main Street makes the ideal stop for breakfast, brunch, or a quick lunch. Delia on North Albina Avenue sells customized beds, and Button Consignment on North Interstate Avenue sells gently-used clothing, furniture, and more.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Piedmont is $1,320 for a studio, $1,207 for one bedroom, and $1,474 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Piedmont has increased by 10.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 356 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,320/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 470 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,207/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 603 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,474/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Reviews of Piedmont - Portland, OR

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3.8 2 Reviews

Current Resident

5 years and 9 months agoNiche Review

The Piedmont neighborhood has a wonderful community. There is a local group where we swap and post items we no longer need. There are often meals included and produce from personal gardens.

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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.