The Union at St John's.
7428 N Charleston Ave,
Portland, OR 97203
$1,325 - $1,800
Studio - 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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in St Johns is $1,245 for a studio, $1,412 for one bedroom, $1,535 for two bedrooms, and $1,669 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in St Johns has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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441 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,245/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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608 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,412/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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784 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,535/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,005 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,669/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly St Johns - Portland, OR is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in St Johns - Portland, OR, so everyday errands require more planning.
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
30
/ 100
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
10
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
20
/ 100
Recreation
St Johns - Portland, OR provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in St Johns - Portland, OR from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
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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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.