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Northwest Portland peninsula. More affordable than inner Portland, small-town feel, under the Cathedral Park (genuinely beautiful). Getting gentrification pressure but still accessible.
Neighborhood Guide · 2026
St. Johns, Portland
Northwest Portland peninsula. More affordable than inner Portland, small-town feel, under the Cathedral Park (genuinely beautiful). Getting gentrification pressure but still accessible.
Portland Housing Costs — 2026
Median 1BR rent
$1,590/mo
Median 2BR rent
$1,980/mo
Median home price
$498K
Avg utilities
$120/mo
City-wide medians. St. Johns rents may vary above or below depending on building vintage and unit type.Full Portland breakdown →
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Compare St. Johns with other popular areas.
Alberta Arts District
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Division Street / Richmond
Best restaurant density in the city. Division Street has quietly become one of the best dining streets in the US. The residential blocks behind it are quiet and relatively affordable.
Pearl District
Converted industrial lofts, Powell's Books, galleries, walkable shopping. Portland's most urban neighborhood. Expensive but genuinely walkable and well-served by the MAX light rail.
Hawthorne / Belmont
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Mississippi Avenue
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Sellwood-Moreland
Quiet, antique shops, Willamette River access, excellent local restaurants. Family-friendly southeast neighborhood that genuinely feels like a small town inside the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St. Johns a good neighborhood in Portland?
Northwest Portland peninsula. More affordable than inner Portland, small-town feel, under the Cathedral Park (genuinely beautiful). Getting gentrification pressure but still accessible.
What is the rent in St. Johns, Portland?
Portland citywide median 1BR rent is $1,590/mo. St. Johns pricing varies from the city average depending on building age, proximity to transit, and in-unit amenities. Studio units in Portland often run 15–20% below the 1BR median.
What is St. Johns in Portland known for?
Northwest Portland peninsula. More affordable than inner Portland, small-town feel, under the Cathedral Park (genuinely beautiful). Getting gentrification pressure but still accessible.
How does St. Johns compare to other Portland neighborhoods?
St. Johns is one of 7 notable neighborhoods in Portland. Other options include Alberta Arts District, Division Street / Richmond, Pearl District.
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