Portland has some of the smallest new apartments in the country

Newly built apartments in Portland average 668 sq ft, making them among the smallest in the U.S., even smaller than in New York City. Apartment sizes have shrunk 11% over the past decade, while average rent is about $1,700. New construction is at its lowest since 2013 due to high costs and zoning rules. A task force aims to streamline permitting to boost market-rate housing by 2045.