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Lloyd District

Only a 5-minute bridge crossing from downtown Portland gems such as the Lan Su Chinese Gardens and the Portland waterfront, the Lloyd district marries the best of higher-density city living with commercial convenience. A center of tourism, the Lloyd district boasts a newly-renovated shopping mall, IMAX movie theater, and a plethora of retail shops and restaurants. The Lloyd district’s position as a hub of public transportation makes accessing the downtown from this area a breeze, as well as being a convenient center point for virtually any other neighborhood located on the MAX line. Views of the Portland skyline across the river add an enchanting element to this urban area, which is also known for its parks. The Lloyd District is a highly desirable area for renters and may hold special appeal for young professionals looking for the excitement and variety of city living without moving downtown.

Rose City Park

The Rose City Park neighborhood was platted in 1907, the year of the first Portland Rose Festival. The park within this neighborhood of the same name naturally contains a beautiful rose garden. That historical and horticultural charm is a large part of the character of Rose City Park, which is mainly composed of houses as opposed to apartment buildings, many of which date back to the early 1900s. The appeal of this beautiful neighborhood keeps housing prices stable, as evidenced by the fact that housing prices fell only 1 percent during the 2008 recession. 

Hollywood District

If you’re looking for a slice of the best Portland’s smaller neighborhoods have to offer, the Hollywood District is the place to be. Sandy Boulevard and Broadway Street play host to a vibrant restaurant and entertainment scene, as well as the famous historic Hollywood Theater with its striking street sign, which originally opened back in 1926 and helped coin the neighborhood’s name. With a walkability score of 94 from walkscore.com, this area is a wonderful place to stroll around and take in the scenery while poking into various shops and cafes. 

Irvington District

Just north of the hustle and bustle of the Lloyd District, Irvington offers a haven of historical charm. Here you can see homes constructed in the late 1800s, as well as a mixture of smaller condos and bungalows. In 2010 the neighborhood was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The lovely Irving Park and the tree-lined streets mean this neighborhood has no shortage of green spaces to admire —especially given that over a third of houses in this neighborhood are within a half-mile of a park. The neighborhood biking score is rated 99/100 on Redfin, classifying it as a biker’s paradise.

​So what are some of the best things that Northeast Portland has to offer? For starters, most neighborhoods have enough cafes, bakeries, and restaurants that even the most dedicated gastronaut could spend years sampling them all. You might start in the Alberta Arts district with a coffee at Proud Mary or brunch at Pine State Biscuits. Then, walk off that good meal by popping in and out of the stores and art galleries which line Alberta street. 

Next you might drive down to the Hollywood district to see a classic film at the historic Hollywood Theater —and make sure you check out the upstairs area, with its vertigo-inducing tilted spiral ramp. If you’re hungry for lunch, there’s no shortage of spots within easy walking distance. Perhaps fish and chips and a pint of ale at the Old Moon and Sixpence, or a burger and bottomless fries from the much-beloved Killer Burger? 

From there you might head down to the Lloyd District to check out some of the shopping opportunities.  Then hop on the MAX to grab dinner in downtown Portland. Or you might stick around to catch an event at the Moda Center or the Oregon Convention Center. It’s always a good night when you end up at the Kennedy School, a McMenamins location where you can wander the halls of an old school with a pint of beer in hand, or go for a soak at the heated pool. No matter how you like to spend a day, Northeast Portland has a lot to offer for as many days as you can fill.

Northeast Portland has a wide range of rental prices depending on the neighborhood. According to rentcafe.com, neighborhoods like Cully and Parkrose offer some of the most affordable rent that Portland has to offer, which can make them highly desirable for new tenants. By comparison, the Lloyd district’s average rent is $1,584 a month, nearly twice that of the average for Cully. Zillow places the median cost of a house in Irvington at $737,332, with 63 percent of residents owning their homes. In the Roseway neighborhood (often considered a hidden gem in Portland), the median housing cost is $445,442. This wide variety of rent and housing costs means there are many excellent options, whether you’re a prospective renter or a homeowner looking to rent your home.

If you own a home in Northeast Portland and are interested in breaking into the rental market, we are here to help. Contact Rent Portland Homes by Darla Andrew for a free rental analysis of your property.  We’ll handle all the details of managing your property so that you can rest assured your investment is well-maintained and occupied by dependable tenants. If you’d like to learn more, call or text Darla Andrew today at (503) 515-3170.