{"id":229,"count":39,"description":"<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n<li class=\"li1\">Portland is nicknamed the \u201cCity of Roses\u201d<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li1\">The city has a rich history, including its role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li1\">Portland is a bike-friendly city, with over 350 miles of bikeways.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li1\">Portland is a leader in sustainability and environmentalism.<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"li1\">The city is home to a diverse population, with a strong LGBTQ community and a commitment to inclusivity and equity<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\nSome people call\u00a0Portland\u00a0a liberal, even \u201ccrunchy\u201d hipster city. Others call it unique. But no one can ever claim that Portland is boring. The beautiful city in the Columbia River basin has plenty of natural beauty, including waterfalls, parks, trails, gorges and more. After spending a day in the great outdoors, you\u2019ll appreciate the city\u2019s healthy food truck obsession. You\u2019ll find everything from Japanese and Mexican food to menus with a mishmash of cultural flavors. If you\u2019re a fan of tiny homes, Portland is also home to Tiny Heirloom, a custom tiny house company that is family owned and operated (they even had a show on HGTV).\r\n\r\nHere are a few of the most popular neighborhoods in Portland:\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/oregon\/portland-apartments\/northeast-portland-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northeast Portland<\/a><\/h3>\r\nNortheast Portland is home to the Alberta Arts District. In this neighborhood, you\u2019ll find some of the largest, most historic homes in the city. You\u2019ll also find quaint and quirky shops, the best eateries and breweries in Portland and the 1920s-built and newly renovated Alberta Rose Theatre. The area is also home to the Rose Garden basketball stadium and the Oregon Convention Center. Each month, enjoy the Last Thursday Street Fair where there\u2019s live music, delicious food and so much more to enjoy. The area is diverse and a mecca for hipsters.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/oregon\/portland-apartments\/nob-hill-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nob Hill<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIf you love repurposed, ornate Victorian buildings, Nob Hill (located in\u00a0Northwest Portland) is the neighborhood for you. The tree-lined streets guide you to a variety of trendy shops (ideal for some regularly planned window shopping) and incredible dining experiences. You\u2019ll get your choice of refined restaurants or more laid-back eateries. International cuisines abound, as do coffee houses. If you want to be surrounded by natural beauty, you\u2019ll love Nob Hill. Here you\u2019ll have easy access to Forest Park and its 70 miles of walking\/hiking trails, as well as the Portland International Rose Test Garden, home to over 10,000 varieties of roses.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/oregon\/portland-apartments\/downtown-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Downtown<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThe Downtown neighborhood is in Central Portland. It is a high-energy neighborhood full of indie boutiques, eclectic food trucks and other creative dining and shopping experiences. Each week, you\u2019ll be able to visit the Portland Saturday Market where you can experience live music and purchase your fill of leather crafts, art, glass and jewelry. If you want to experience more culture and refinement in your life, you\u2019ll probably want to regularly visit The Portland Art Museum (Native American and Asian art exhibits), as well as the Keller Auditorium where you can witness the best ballet dancers and experience enthralling concert performances.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/oregon\/portland-apartments\/northwest-district-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northwest District<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThis affluent neighborhood is a great place to raise a family, with all the public schools in the area highly rated. Residents love the mix of vintage shops, stores run by local designers and big-brand stores. The neighborhood is also home to gourmet restaurants and stylish bistros. The green spaces are gorgeous, with large gardens and areas to hike and bike.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/oregon\/portland-apartments\/hawthorne-district-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawthorne District<\/a><\/h3>\r\nAre you looking for a neighborhood that radiates an eclectic, bohemian vibe? Then, you need to check our Portland city guide for apartments for rent in the Hawthorne District. Here you\u2019ll find quirky shops, a plethora of bookstores and vintage and retail boutiques. There\u2019s a low-key, laid-back energy in this neighborhood, where you can enjoy a night out at a fun pub, beer bar or club. You\u2019ll also have access to some of the best vegetarian restaurants in the city. Like most bohemians, you probably thrive in the Great Outdoors. This neighborhood doesn\u2019t disappoint. Make regular visits to Mt. Tabor (an extinct volcano) Park, which has breathtaking panoramic views of Portland and several walking\/biking trails.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/oregon\/portland-apartments\/south-waterfront-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Waterfront<\/a><\/h3>\r\nLooking to live in a posh neighborhood? The options are expanding! The South Waterfront has been redeveloped and is now home to luxury housing, high-rises and boutique shops. If you\u2019re a foodie, you\u2019re in luck because you\u2019ll find global eateries and modern restaurants \u2013 as well as a few fast-food favorites. If you love experiencing nature, there are walking and biking trails along the South Waterfront Greenway and the Portland Aerial Tram for some panoramic views of the city and surrounding green space. The sophisticated neighborhood has several buildings with lux studios and condos. We\u2019re \r\npositive you\u2019ll find the style of rental that\u2019s perfect for your aesthetic sensibilities.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/oregon\/portland-apartments\/lair-hill-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lair Hill<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIf you love history, you\u2019ll love the Lair Hill neighborhood. This area is packed with Victorian homes built from the 1870s through the early 20th century. Periodically, the Heritage Society hosts walking tours of the neighborhood where you can learn about the history of this part of Portland, as well as the homes themselves. The neighborhood has a laid-back feel to it and there are plenty of outdoor activities you can enjoy often, such as boating and other water activities or waterside walks in Willamette Park.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/oregon\/portland-apartments\/alberta-arts-district-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alberta Arts District<\/a><\/h3>\r\nNortheast Alberta Street is a residential neighborhood in Portland that eventually transforms (when it crosses Northeast 14th Avenue) into the Alberta Arts District. Here you\u2019ll have access to a unique part of Portland that attracts people from all over the city. The motif of the buildings in the area reflects the influences and sensibilities of the African American, Latino and Asian communities. Young professionals and artists alike find the Alberta Arts District to be a thriving yet welcoming haven for all. The Last Thursday Street Festival is evidence of this, where people come together to celebrate each other and their community at large, as well as the unique food and art of the district.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/oregon\/portland-apartments\/buckman-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buckman<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThe Buckman neighborhood is a great location if you\u2019re looking for an apartment that\u2019s near some of the most popular neighborhoods in Portland. Buckman is famous for its food. In fact, they say that there\u2019s so much to eat and drink in this neighborhood that you can try a new place every day for a year and still not make your way through all of them. Portland has more microbreweries per capita than anywhere else (we\u2019re talking globally!), most of them seem to be in Buckman.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/oregon\/portland-apartments\/multnomah-village-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Multnomah Village<\/a><\/h3>\r\nMultnomah Village is a charming, rustic, cozy Portland neighborhood. It\u2019s a book-lover\u2019s paradise, with plenty of bookstores and several sidewalk cafes to enjoy your new book and a delicious latte. The neighborhood has traditional Italian restaurants, modern American cuisine and even funky taverns. At the local shops, you\u2019ll find clothing boutiques, home d\u00e9cor shops and antique shops, too. The area is an especially nice neighborhood to raise a family. The schools are high-quality and Gabriel Park has a large sports field, skate park and areas for a lovely family picnic.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/oregon\/portland-apartments\/pearl-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pearl District<\/a><\/h3>\r\nOne of the poshest neighborhoods in Portland is the Pearl District. It\u2019s a fashionable area with indie boutiques and some of the hippest brands available. Warehouse spaces have been reclaimed and formed into artisan coffee shops and craft breweries. Bars and high-end restaurants abound, too. However, this isn\u2019t just a neighborhood for folks who crave a lively nightlife. It\u2019s also a very artistic part of the city with multiple galleries showcasing glass art, contemporary paintings and sculptures, as well as photography.\r\n\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/oregon\/portland-apartments\/st-johns-neighborhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Johns<\/a><\/h3>\r\nOver a hundred years ago, there was a small town at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers called St. Johns. Since then, the town has transformed into a rustic, cozy neighborhood in North Portland. Cathedral Park in St. Johns is a hub of activity for people who love being outdoors \u2013 and for their pets! During the summer months, you can enjoy the Jazz Festival, as well as boating activities on the river. If you want something fun to do over the weekend, make sure to check out the \u201cBrew \u2018n View\u201d movie theaters where you can enjoy delectable food and drink while watching a movie with your friends and neighbors.","link":"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/blog\/city\/portland\/","name":"Portland","slug":"portland","taxonomy":"cities","parent":0,"meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.5 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Portland City Guide - The Rent. 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