Whether you’re new in town or just looking for a fresh place to call home, Portland’s distinctive neighborhoods are sure to have what you’re looking for.
The following resources have been recommended by third-party companies or individuals. The Office of Campus Living does not specifically recommend or endorse any of these websites or companies- they are simply listed as resources. We would appreciate feedback, particularly if you have difficulties!
Chnw.org- College Housing Northwest, a nonprofit housing corporation in Portland, Oregon provides housing in seven unique apartment buildings, all located in downtown Portland. Any student who is attending a college or university in Portland is eligible to live in College Housing Northwest properties. Lewis & Clark provides a free shuttle bus from campus to downtown Portland every day during the academic year (September-May).
Craigslist.org - Houses, apartments, shared housing, sublets, etc. Search “Lewis & Clark” or look for your neighborhood of choice.
Diggz - An online roommate, rooms and apartments search platform with Portland, OR search options
Facebook - There is a private Facebook group for L&C students and community members where landlords can post housing near campus, folks can find roommates, etc. This group is not monitored by Campus Living.
Homes.com- Includes houses and apartment complexes
RentToOwnLabs.com - Includes single houses, townhomes, and apartment complexes
Trulia.com - Includes houses and apartment complexes, large and small
Zillow.com -Includes single houses, townhomes, and apartment complexes
Need a place to stay while looking for off-campus housing, interning, or other short-term needs? Portland has a few hostels that accommodate short term stays in communal or private space:
Affordable Colleges Online offers a handy Resource Guide to look at the pros and cons of living on v. living off, and tips for finding housing.
BestColleges.com, a student resource website, has developed a Student Renter’s Guide for helpful tips, including cost calculators, guides on types of rentals, lease options, and more.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development outlines the laws protecting renter’s rights, and provides information for Oregon renters.
Apartments: A living space in a residential building; a self-contained unit in a building of similar spaces
Lease: Long-term contract for long periods of time. Can be 6, 12, 18, & month-to-month contracts.
Rooming: Where a room is leased in a home; typically by the owner
Houses: Rented home; typically leased as a whole home by an owner
Rental: Short-term housing, usually 30 days.
Student Housing: A living space designated for students and families
Sublease: Original tenant leases out property in whole or part to new tenant. Original tenant is responsible for property.
Sublet: A housing options where the tenant is occupying for a specific period of the lease term.
Our undergraduate students have a four semester on-campus residency requirement that begins when you start at L&C. While we hope you continue to live on campus after completion of this requirement, we recognize that you may wish to find off-campus housing.
Due to undergraduate housing needs, we are not able to offer graduate or law student housing for the 2024-25 academic year on campus.
Law students who have been admitted, submitted their tuition deposit, and set up their Lewis & Clark email account can access rental listings here.
Campus Living is able to complete rental agency verification requests or create proof of residency documents after students/alum submit the proper forms. Campus Living is not able to release information about enrollment, GPA, class standing, major/minors, academic standing, disciplinary records, or degree earned. For release of this type of student record information, please visit the Registrar’s website.
Connect with other L&C students who are searching for housing and roommates through the Office of Campus Living’s Discord channel
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