1,501 Portland, OR, USA apartments for rent

Cuisine

There is plenty of culinary options to check out in Portland. Have an eye out for Division Food Carts all over the city, get Sweedeedee If you want a good brunch in North Portland, and check out The Noble Rot, Zilla Sake House, Olympic Provisions, Por Que No for a fancier dining experience. If you want dessert in Portland, then check out Blue Star Donuts and Salt & Straw for ice cream.

Culture

According to the New York Times, the dozens of karaoke bars in Portland make it not just "the capital of karaoke" in the United States but also "one of the most exciting music scenes in America. Also, Portland has the most total breweries and independent microbreweries of any city in the world, with 58 active breweries within Portland’s city limits and 70+ within the surrounding metro area.

Demographics

Portland is the biggest city in Oregon and the third most populous city in the Pacific Northwest, after Seattle and Vancouver. Portland is a predominantly white city, while the percentage has dropped over the last fifty year. Portland’s population is growing, although the growth temporarily declined during the 2008 recession. The crisis hit the city harder than most areas of the country. However, it has already started to pick up with improving job prospects and rising home values rising.

Entertainment

Portland has a range of classical performing arts institutions, which include the Oregon Symphony, Portland Opera, and the Portland Youth Philharmonic. Portland is also home to several theaters and performing arts institutions, including the Oregon Ballet Theatre, Northwest Children's Theatre, Portland Center Stage, Artists Repertory Theatre, Miracle Theatre, and Tears of Joy Theatre. Oregon Zoo, the World Forestry Center, and the Hoyt Arboretum. Oaks Amusement Park, Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA and the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer, are amongst other Portland entertainment options.

Landmarks

After a day of searching for apartments for rent in Portland take a walk around Holly Farm Park, Keller Fountain Park, and check out Portland Japanese Garden, Tilikum Crossing, Cathedral Park under the St. Johns Bridge. Lastly, don’t forget to visit the famous Portland Light Tower.

Nightlife

Mississippi Ave and NW 23rd Ave have many great bars and shops. They are charming shopping and food area that feels a bit ritzier than the rest of Portland. SE Division Street is one of the fastest growing (and changing) parts of Portland. Very eclectic food and shopping. You'll recognize scenes from Portlandia everywhere. For drinks check out McMenamins Bagdad Theatre & Pub, Prost, and Andina.

Outdoors

Portland is an outdoor heaven. Just the number of waterfalls nearby is staggering. Wahclella Falls, Punch Bowl Falls, Multnomah Falls, Spirit Falls are just one of many. There other outdoorsy things to do in Portland. You can also run the Esplanade or hike through Forest Park to the Pittock Mansion.

Transportation

"Travel + Leisure magazine rated Portland as the #1 most pedestrian and transit-friendly city in the United States. MAX Light Rail is the centerpiece of the Portland's public transportation system. Portland Streetcar is a three-line system serving downtown and nearby areas. In Portland, cycling is a significant mode of transportation. As Portland has been particularly supportive of urban bicycling it now ranks highly among the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. Approximately 8% of commuters bike to work, the highest proportion of any major U.S. city and about 10 times the national average. "