The Union at St John's.
7428 N Charleston Ave,
Portland, OR 97203
$1,525
1 Bed
St Johns
Portland, OR
St Johns - Portland, OR
Area Guide
Where wildlife and natural landscapes coincide with city amenities
Convenient
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Local Business
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Lakes
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Wetlands
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Family-Friendly
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Industrial
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Partially surrounded by Willamette River and Columbia River, St. Johns is a neighborhood of Portland, Oregon with an abundance of local businesses in the area. Just nine miles from downtown Portland, 11 miles from the Portland International Airport, and 14 miles from neighboring Vancouver, Washington, St. Johns has close proximity to many wonderful amenities. Industrial warehouses, residential areas, lakes, and surrounding wetlands make up this unique Portland neighborhood.
St. Johns’ greatest asset is the Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area, surrounding Smith and Bybee Lakes. One of the region’s best-kept secrets and one of America’s largest urban wetlands, this natural area is a staple to the St. Johns community. Walk the Interlaces Trail or travel by boat to explore this park where you may find beavers, river otters, deer, turtles, and bald eagles. During April through June, kayak or canoe the lakes to explore the gorgeous wetlands. Great rental opportunities await you in St. Johns, so find you perfect apartment and begin enjoying the perks of living amongst natural landscapes and small town charm.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in St Johns is $1,232 for a studio, $1,370 for one bedroom, $1,484 for two bedrooms, and $1,650 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in St Johns has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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441 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,232/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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608 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,370/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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784 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,484/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,005 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,650/month
Average Rent
Transportation
51
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
34
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
76
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area
- Kelley Point Park
- Pier Park
- Cathedral Park
- Columbia Park and Annex
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Portland International
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† 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 November 2025.