West Linn

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West Linn, OR Area Guide

Experience small-town tranquility near big-city amenities

Suburban Family-Friendly Riverside Luxurious Historic Supportive Picturesque Tranquil Commuter

Suburban West Linn rests on the Willamette and Tualatin rivers about 12 miles southeast of Portland. Home to 17 parks and countless trees, West Linn is known as the City of Hills, Trees, and Rivers with plenty of opportunities for recreation and relaxation.

Predominantly a residential community, West Linn is often ranked among the best places to live in Oregon. Families settle down in West Linn for the top-ranked public schools, low crime rate, short commute times, and stunning natural beauty. Convenience to Route 43 and I-205 makes getting around from West Linn easy.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in West Linn, OR is $1,395 for a studio, $1,618 for one bedroom, $2,016 for two bedrooms, and $2,293 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Linn has decreased by -5.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,618/month
715 Sq Ft
House
$3,390/month
2,594 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Linn, OR is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

46 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

17 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

41 / 100

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.

Schools

Bolton Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Cedaroak Park Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Stafford Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Willamette Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Sunset Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

West Linn High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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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.