Moving to Portland, OR

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Weird, walkable, rainy, and proud of all three. Beer, coffee, food carts everywhere.

• Population: 652,503
• Median 2BR rent: $2,000/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $1,100-$3,500
• Popular neighborhoods: Pearl District, Hawthorne, Alberta, Mississippi, Sellwood

Many Portland neighborhoods are tree-lined with narrow streets. Box trucks 16ft or smaller make sense in town.

Climate: Mild wet winters, dry mild summers.

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