Pleasant Valley

Portland, OR

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Pleasant Valley - Portland, OR

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This park-like community is truly pleasant

Picturesque Lush Mountain Views Suburban Secluded

Located about 10 miles southeast of Downtown Portland, Pleasant Valley is a peaceful neighborhood in a park-like environment. Residents enjoy the neighborhood’s natural beauty, tranquil atmosphere, and secluded feel, as well as its convenience to all that Downtown Portland has to offer.

Being a largely residential community, Pleasant Valley provides an array of houses and apartments available for rent along lush tree-lined streets. Recreational opportunities abound at the sprawling Powell Butte Nature Park, which features popular hiking, biking, and equestrian trails along with picturesque views. Convenience to U.S. Route 26 and Interstate 205 connects Pleasant Valley to Greater Portland and beyond.

Rent Trends

As of May 2025, the average apartment rent in Pleasant Valley is $794 for one bedroom, $1,030 for two bedrooms, and $1,328 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pleasant Valley has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 700 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $794/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 971 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,030/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,254 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,328/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

19

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

15

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

31

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Reviews of Pleasant Valley - Portland, OR

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Current Resident

5 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

Neighbors say hi when you see them & people are aware as to who should & shouldn't be around which is great from a safety perspective. The area is residential which makes it quieter & safer than more commercial areas. There are lots of trees and shopping isn't too far away. I do wish there were sidewalks to make walking safer & I also wish it was closer to a MAX station for the days I am going places where parking can be a chore (zoo, rose garden, downtown, pearl district). I am glad we decided on this area as it's a great place to relax & unwind at the end of the day.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Leach Botanical Garden
  • Powell Butte Nature Park
  • Zenger Farm
  • Beggars-Tick Wildlife Refuge
  • Scouters Mountain Nature Park

Airports

  • Portland International

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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 2025.