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Living Off Campus

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.

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 2023-24 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.
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!

Connect with other L&C students who are searching for housing and roommates through the Office of Campus Living’s Discord channel

Apartments.com - Includes mostly large complexes
Capmng.com (property management company)
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
Inter-west.com (property management company)
Kbcmgmt.com (property management company)
Mainlander.com (property management company)
Rent.com - Includes mostly large complexes
Rent.apmportland.com (property management company)
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:

NW Portland Hostel - Located in the walkable NW district of downtown

Other short-term options include:

Airbnb.com - Rooms and houses for rent in Portland
Craigslist.org- Has a section for Sublets/Temporary
Hotels with L&C discounts

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.

The Oregon State Bar Association also provides Oregon specific laws regarding renting.

Living Off Campus

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Temporary/Short Term Housing

Information for First-Time Renters