What is the average apartment size in Sunnyside, Portland, Multnomah County, OR?

The average size for a Sunnyside, Portland, Multnomah County, OR apartment is 652 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Sunnyside?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Sunnyside is $1,613 per month, a 3.49% increase from last years average of $1,559.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Sunnyside?

In Sunnyside, studios rent for $1,960 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,590 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,567 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Sunnyside?

The typical apartment in Sunnyside offers about 652 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Sunnyside?

Studio apartments in Sunnyside average 761 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 544 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 838 sq. ft.

Sunnyside, Portland, Multnomah County, OR Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Sunnyside?

The typical rent budget in Sunnyside ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Sunnyside?

In Sunnyside, 60% of households rent while 40% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 12, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Sunnyside is $1,613, a 3.49% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,559.

Studio Apartments at $1,960 offer the most budget-friendly option with 761 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 544 square feet for $1,590, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,567 offer 838 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Sunnyside, Portland, Multnomah County, OR

Last updated: April 12, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,613	652 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,960	761 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,590	544 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,567	838 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Sunnyside, Portland, Multnomah County, OR rent trends

Rental prices in Sunnyside, Portland, Multnomah County, OR have increased by 3.49% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,559 to $1,613.

What's the typical rent budget in Sunnyside, Portland, Multnomah County, OR?

The largest share of rentals in Sunnyside, Portland, Multnomah County, OR (51%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Sunnyside, Portland, Multnomah County, OR?

1,666 or 60% of the households in Sunnyside, Portland, Multnomah County, OR are renter-occupied while 1,125 or 40% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Sunnyside?

Portland Heights $1,173/month

Parkrose $1,178/month

South Tabor $1,228/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,707/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Sunnyside?

Downtown Portland $1,937/month

South Waterfont $2,009/month

The Pearl $2,099/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Portland, OR By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
The Pearl	$2,099
South Waterfont	$2,009
Downtown Portland	$1,937
Hayden Island	$1,907
Nob Hill - Northwest District	$1,829
Boise	$1,820
Southwest Gresham	$1,819
Mount Scott North	$1,807
Northwest Gresham	$1,788
Bridgeton	$1,741
Sullivan's Gulch	$1,741
Buckman	$1,735
Goose Hollow	$1,721
Corbett - Terwilliger - Lair Hill	$1,721
Madison South	$1,672
Beaumont - Wilshire	$1,665
Mount Hood	$1,660
Lloyd District	$1,659
Kerns	$1,658
North Tabor - Center	$1,646
Hollybrook	$1,642
Portsmouth	$1,622
West Portland Park	$1,618
Sunnyside	$1,613
Rose City Park	$1,596
Richmond	$1,596
Eliot	$1,591
Parkrose Heights	$1,590
East Centennial	$1,587
Powell Valley	$1,586
Multnomah	$1,573
Central Gresham City	$1,570
Sellwood - Moreland	$1,567
Hillsdale	$1,563
Wilkes East	$1,562
Reed	$1,555
Hollywood	$1,554
Creston - Kenilworth	$1,552
North Central Gresham	$1,546
Gresham Pleasant Valley	$1,539
Overlook	$1,534
Hosford - Abernethy	$1,530
Wilkes	$1,522
Mount Tabor	$1,506
Kelly Creek	$1,499
Northeast Gresham	$1,493
Old Town Portland - Chinatown	$1,491
Bridlemile	$1,489
Irvington	$1,487
Cathedral Park	$1,486
Argay	$1,482
St. Johns	$1,467
Homestead	$1,456
Hazelwood	$1,449
West Centennial	$1,446
Lents	$1,445
Rockwood	$1,434
Mill Park	$1,400
Glenfair	$1,349
Powellhurst - Gilbert	$1,338
South Tabor	$1,228
Parkrose	$1,178
Portland Heights	$1,173

Portland | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Sunnyside is 9% higher than in Argay

$1,613

Sunnyside rent is the same as Portland average

Average Rent $1,613

$1,482

Argay rent is 8% lower than Portland average

Average Rent $1,482

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Sunnyside apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.