{"id":74075,"date":"2021-12-07T09:52:17","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T17:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=74075"},"modified":"2025-03-19T13:19:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T20:19:47","slug":"affordable-portland-suburbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-portland-suburbs\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Affordable Portland Suburbs to Live In"},"content":{"rendered":"

Home to more microbreweries than any other U.S. city and the world’s largest independently owned bookstore, it’s no wonder about 652K people reside in <\/span>Portland, Oregon<\/span>. If you’re looking at homes for sale in Portland<\/a>, you’ll see that the median home price is 535,000. Alternatively, if you’re considering apartments for rent in Portland<\/a>, you can expect to pay $1,572 for a 1 bedroom and $2,045 for a 2 bedroom, on average. If those prices are out of your budget – don’t worry! There are, thankfully, plenty of affordable Portland suburbs near the city that may be a great fit for you and your household.<\/span><\/p>\n

As you begin to search for the right home or apartment<\/span>, consider these 10 affordable suburbs within driving distance of Portland that you can move to today. That way, you can still commute to Portland if you work in the city and don’t have to miss out on everything that keeps Portland weird.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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#1: <\/span>Fairview, OR<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price:<\/b> $378,150\u00a0<\/span>
\nDriving distance from Portland: <\/b>25 minutes<\/span>
\nFairview, OR homes for sale<\/a>
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With a median home sale price of $378,150, about $150,000 less than Portland, Fairview is the most affordable Portland suburb on our list. The population of Fairview is significantly less than Portland, at 10,424 residents, and is just under 30 minutes away from downtown. Living in Fairview, you’ll have close access to the Salish Ponds Wetland Park<\/a>, a lovely escape to enjoy nature. This suburb is also home to Blue Lake Regional Park and Chinook Landing Marine Park where you can catch beautiful views of the Columbia River.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

#2: <\/span>Vancouver, WA<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price:<\/b> $440,950\u00a0<\/span>
\nDriving distance from Portland:<\/b> 15 minutes<\/span>
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Vancouver, Washington is Portland’s second most affordable suburb. While located in Washington state, it lies just across the Interstate Bridge and 15 minutes from the city center. Notable activities in Vancouver are visiting Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and walking or biking along the Waterfront Renaissance Trail. When living in this suburb of 190,915 people, you can also spend time exploring the Pearson Air Museum<\/a>. Due to its close proximity to Portland, Vancouver is also a great place to live if you need to make a daily or weekly commute into the city center.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

#3: <\/span>Troutdale, OR<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$450,000\u00a0<\/span>
\nDriving distance from Portland: <\/b>25 minutes<\/span>
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Driving 25 minutes away from the city will land you in the suburb of Troutdale. With a population of 16,300, you’ll have a small town feel all while being able to visit Portland<\/a> in your free time. If you decide to call Troutdale home, make sure to visit Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site to fish along the Sandy River and spend time exploring the world-class outdoor recreation areas of the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#4: <\/span>Gresham, OR<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$450,000\u00a0<\/span>
\nDriving distance from Portland: <\/b>30 minutes<\/span>
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With homes near the same price as Troutdale, but with a slightly longer drive to Portland, Gresham lands at the fourth spot on our list. About 114,247 people live in this Portland suburb, where you’ll find Nadaka Nature Park & Garden<\/a>, which features a playground, community garden, and nature trails. Don’t forget to check out the kayaking at Oxbow Regional Park or fish along the Sandy River Gorge.<\/span><\/p>\n

#5: <\/span>Newberg, OR<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price:<\/b> $450,000\u00a0<\/span>
\nDriving distance from Portland:<\/b> 40 minutes<\/span>
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40 minutes away from downtown Portland,\u00a0 you will find the suburb of Newberg. With 25,138 people living in this affordable town, Newberg is a great option to consider when looking to stay relatively close to Portland without paying the premium for a home in the city. In Newberg, you’ll find numerous wineries and <\/span>George Fox University.<\/span><\/a> Don’t forget to stop by Rogers Landing once you move here, a boating area along the majestic Willamette River. Maybe if you\u2019re lucky, you\u2019ll make friends with a resident that owns a boat.<\/span><\/p>\n

#6: <\/span>Aloha, OR<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price:<\/b> $465,000\u00a0<\/span>
\nDriving distance from Portland:<\/b> 30 minutes<\/span>
\nAloha, OR homes for sale<\/a>
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A recognizable suburb of Portland is Aloha, where nearly 54K residents live and the home prices are about $70,000 less than in the city. From <\/span>The Reserve Vineyard & Golf Club<\/span><\/a> to checking out Harvey the Giant Rabbit, a unique art installation, there’s many activities to do and see in Aloha, making it a great suburb to consider moving to.<\/span><\/p>\n