Travel nurse housing in Portland, OR
33 furnished rentals listed by hosts for travelers, median $2,100 a month. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom here is $1,790, the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against, and the median asks $310 more; 12 listings sit under it.
- Active listings
- 33
- Median asking rent
- $2,100 a month
- Price range
- $975 to $4,000
- Pet friendly
- 48%
- HUD fair market rent, 1BR
- $1,790
What renting here costs
Median asking rent across the 33 listings is $2,100 a month, from $975 to $4,000. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $1,790 (2025); 12 of the 33 sit at or under it.
| Asking rent | Listings |
|---|
| Under $1k | 1 |
| $1–1.5k | 7 |
| $1.5–2k | 8 |
| $2–2.5k | 4 |
| $2.5–3k | 7 |
| Over $3k | 6 |
Available now
- 1-bedroom studio in Southeast Portland — $2,100 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 0.5 mi to Providence Portland Medical Center
- 1-bedroom apartment in East Columbia — $1,600 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 3.4 mi to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- 1-bedroom apartment in Brentwood-Darlington — $1,400 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 3.2 mi to Adventist Health Portland
- 2-bedroom house — $3,200 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 3.9 mi to Adventist Health Portland
- 1-bedroom apartment in Northwest Portland — $2,600 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 1.7 mi to Ohsu Hospital and Clinics
- 4-bedroom house in North Portland — $4,000 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 3.9 mi to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- 1-bedroom apartment in Southwest Portland — $2,500 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 1.9 mi to Ohsu Hospital and Clinics
- 1-bedroom apartment in North Portland — $1,400 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, pets ok, furnished · 1.9 mi to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- 3-bedroom house — $3,500 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 0.8 mi to Providence Portland Medical Center
- 3-bedroom house in North Portland — $3,200 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 4.9 mi to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- 2-bedroom house in Brentwood-Darlington — $2,700 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 3.2 mi to Adventist Health Portland
- 1-bedroom studio in Northwest Portland — $2,400 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 1.3 mi to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- 1-bedroom studio in North Portland — $1,995 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, pets ok, furnished · 2.6 mi to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- 1-bedroom house in Southeast Portland — $1,900 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 2.8 mi to Ohsu Hospital and Clinics
- Studio apartment in Southwest Portland — $1,295 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, furnished · 0.9 mi to Ohsu Hospital and Clinics
- 1-bedroom studio — $1,150 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 3.5 mi to Adventist Health Portland
- 1-bedroom apartment — $975 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 3.6 mi to Adventist Health Portland
- 1-bedroom private room — $1,600 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 7.6 mi to Providence St Vincent Medical Center
- 1-bedroom condo — $1,100 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 4.6 mi to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- 2-bedroom house in Roseway — $3,200 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 2.3 mi to Providence Portland Medical Center
- 1-bedroom private room — $1,150 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, furnished · 2.4 mi to Providence Portland Medical Center
- 2-bedroom house in Southeast Portland — $3,000 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 2.7 mi to Ohsu Hospital and Clinics
- Studio — $1,500 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, furnished · 1.9 mi to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- 2-bedroom townhouse in Ardenwald — $1,950 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 3.4 mi to Ohsu Hospital and Clinics
- 2-bedroom house in North Portland — $2,500 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, pets ok, furnished · 3.5 mi to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- 2-bedroom apartment in North Portland — $1,800 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 3.6 mi to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- 1-bedroom apartment in Cedar Mill — $2,100 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 1.2 mi to Providence St Vincent Medical Center
- 1-bedroom studio in Southwest Portland — $1,600 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 2.7 mi to Ohsu Hospital and Clinics
- 2-bedroom apartment in Southeast Portland — $2,400 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, furnished · 2.8 mi to Ohsu Hospital and Clinics
- 1-bedroom private room — $1,300 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 3 mi to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- 1-bedroom condo in Northwest Portland — $2,700 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 1.3 mi to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- 2-bedroom apartment in Southwest Portland — $2,800 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 1.9 mi to Ohsu Hospital and Clinics
- 1-bedroom house — $2,500 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 1.5 mi to Adventist Health Portland
Where to live by hospital
| Neighborhood | Listings | Median asking rent | Miles to Providence Portland Medical Center | Miles to Ohsu Hospital and Clinics | Miles to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center | Parking included |
|---|
| North Portland | 6 | $2,248 | 6 | 6.1 | 3.3 | 3 of 6 |
| Southwest Portland | 4 | $2,050 | 5 | 1.7 | 4.5 | 3 of 4 |
| Southeast Portland | 4 | $2,250 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 4.6 | 3 of 4 |
| Northwest Portland | 3 | $2,600 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 3 of 3 |
| Brentwood-Darlington | 2 | $2,050 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 6.3 | 2 of 2 |
| East Columbia | 1 | $1,600 | 4.7 | 6.4 | 3.4 | 1 of 1 |
| Ardenwald | 1 | $1,950 | 4.7 | 3.4 | 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Cedar Mill | 1 | $2,100 | 8.5 | 5.9 | 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Roseway | 1 | $3,200 | 2.3 | 5.7 | 4.4 | 1 of 1 |
Distances are straight-line miles from the neighborhood's listings to the hospital.
The stipend against the market
HUD fair market rent is the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against; furnished traveler rentals ask what they ask. Monthly figures, side by side:
- Cheapest private room
- $1,150
- HUD fair market rent, 1BR
- $1,790
- Median listing here
- $2,100
- HUD fair market rent, 2BR
- $2,040
- Market asking rent (Zillow ZORI)
- $1,801
The GSA lodging rate for Portland is $161 a night (fiscal 2027), up to about $4,830 a month: the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays.
Against the national average, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA runs housing 25% above, utilities 7% above and groceries and goods 5% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 5% above |
| Housing | 25% above |
| Utilities | 7% above |
| Groceries and goods | 5% above |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Portland is $2,040 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,790.
Oregon taxes wage income.
Renting here as a traveler
- 12 of 33 listings sit under fair market rent
- HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Portland is $1,790 a month, the benchmark this page holds a stipend against. The 12 under it run from $975.
- 3 private rooms with a shared kitchen
- Median $1,300 a month, against $2,250 for an entire place here.
- 33 of 33 include utilities
- Every listing here states which utilities are included; the detail page lists them.
- Parking on 26 of 33
- 7 state none; the detail page says what each offers.
- 16 listings take pets
- 48% of the listings here state pets allowed.
- Minimum stay: 1 month median
- Across the 32 listings that state one, in months.
Open assignments
| Specialty | Open | Median advertised weekly | Facility |
|---|
| Med-Surg | 16 | $2,086 | — |
| ER | 9 | $2,244 | — |
| NICU | 8 | $2,813 | — |
| Pediatrics | 8 | $2,794 | — |
| PICU | 7 | $2,189 | — |
| Oncology | 6 | $2,455 | — |
Advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly.
Common questions
- How much does travel nurse housing cost in Portland, OR?
- 33 listings on CircleRN ask from $975 to $4,000 a month, median $2,100. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $1,790, so the median sits $310 over it.
- Can I rent a private room instead of an entire place in Portland?
- Yes. 3 of the 33 listings are private rooms with shared common areas, from $1,150 a month.
- Which Portland hospitals are these listings near?
- Providence Portland Medical Center (18 open), Ohsu Hospital and Clinics (12 open), Legacy Emanuel Medical Center (11 open) and 2 more are hiring in Portland. 32 listings are within five miles of the nearest one.
- What is the GSA lodging rate for Portland?
- $161 a night for Portland (fiscal 2027), up to about $4,830 a month. That is the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays; your recruiter quotes the actual figure.
- How do booking and payment work on CircleRN?
- You message the host on CircleRN and make the arrangements with them directly, including payment. CircleRN does not hold or process rent. Never wire money before you have seen the place or spoken to the host; see the Trust & Safety page for the signs of a scam.
- Do I need an Oregon license to work in Portland?
- Oregon is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Oregon license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
- Where do travelers stay in Portland?
- Listings here are in North Portland, Southwest Portland, Southeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Brentwood-Darlington, East Columbia, Ardenwald, Cedar Mill and Roseway. East Columbia sits under fair market rent. The table above gives the distance from each to the hospitals hiring.
Housing elsewhere in the state
- Housing in Salem — 15 listings, median $1,200, $75 under fair market rent
- Housing in Beaverton — 7 listings, median $1,600, $295 under fair market rent
- Housing in Medford — 7 listings, median $1,600, $530 over fair market rent
- Housing in Klamath Falls — 6 listings, median $1,125, $275 over fair market rent
- Housing in Springfield — 6 listings, median $1,150, $45 over fair market rent
- Housing in Eugene — 5 listings, median $1,350, $175 over fair market rent
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