Last updated on August 16, 2026

Average rent in
Northwest District, Portland, OR

Median rent

Median rent in Northwest District

$1,400/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northwest District is $1,400 per month as of August 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.

$2.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northwest District

115

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northwest District rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Northwest District, Portland, OR

Average rent prices in Northwest District have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Northwest District, Portland, OR

Rent prices in Northwest District vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northwest District is $1,399, whereas a house costs $3,647. 1-bedroom apartments in Northwest District run $1,599 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,142

1%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,599

7%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,400

10%

14%

3 bedroom

$4,100

4%

32%

4 bedroom

$5,500

74%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,142

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

74%

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Northwest District, Portland, OR, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Northwest District, Portland, OR compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Northwest District and Boise by all bedroom counts and property types.

Northwest District

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northwest District, Portland, OR is 10% lower than the median rent in Boise, Portland, OR.

Discover rentals in Northwest District, Portland, OR

Edington Court - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

9.3

Excellent

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Edington Court

10 Nw 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$900–$1,200

Apartment for rent

R0180 - Pettygrove Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

R0180 - Pettygrove Apartments

1942 Nw Pettygrove St, Portland, OR 97209

Studio

1 bath

$915

Apartment for rent

PARK REGENT (PAR01) - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

PARK REGENT (PAR01)

1949 Nw Everett St, Portland, OR 97209

Studio

1 bath

$925–$1,175

Apartment for rent

KOZ on 16th - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

KOZ on 16th

1611 Nw Marshall St, Portland, OR 97209

Studio

1 bath

$950–$1,048

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Northwest District, Portland, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Northwest District rental market.

How much is rent in Northwest District?

The average rent in Northwest District is $1,400 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northwest District?

Average rent prices in Northwest District have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Northwest District rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northwest District is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Northwest District?

To comfortably afford rent in Northwest District, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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