Milwaukie Apartments for Rent

Welcome Home to Milwaukie

Milwaukie. Yes it is spelled correctly. If you are looking for “Milwaukee,” you have made a wrong turn. Abort! Abort! If you are looking for the city the charming waterfront city, “Milwaukie,” you are exactly where you should be. Welcome, friend. This city in the state of Oregon is in the extremely fun to say Clackamas County. (With a small bit of it in the almost as fun to say Multnomah County.)

Hold it right there, Oregon! Don’t move another muscle. Before clicketty-clacketting over to our apartment finder and starting your search, breathe. Take a moment to visit MyNewPlace and you’ll pick up some quite handy tips and tricks on how to find the right place for you. Still breathing? Good. When those questions start popping up in your brains like hunger pangs an hour after eating stir-fry, chill. We have the answers you seek. Just type all of those Milwaukie-related questions into our “Ask a Question” feature and a smarty-pants-wearing local expert will get back with answers. You’re still breathing right? Good.

Milwaukie, My Wookie

Milwaukie was called one of the 50 best places to raise a family and it’s easy to see why. Milwaukie offers good schools, a fresh, clean environment, and plenty of opportunities for recreation inside and out. If you’re looking for adventure on that Clackamas River, you can find it. Grab a kayak and go whitewater kayaking on down the river for a rip roarin’ good time. You’ll find parks and playgrounds, trails, athletic fields and courts, and everything else you would expect in Milwaukie, but the city also boasts some extra cool places for recreation. The Aquatic Park has multiple swimming pools, a wave pool, slides, a rock climbing wall, and an insanely fun water playground. The Park has something for everyone in your group from toddler to granny with lessons, fitness classes, and even space for partying it up.

Milwaukie is pumping with arts and culture, so you won’t feel at a loss, if you’re into that sort of thing. First Friday in Historic Downtown brings live music and art exhibits to residents throughout the year. The Milwaukie Poetry Series aims to inspire and bring poetry to residents. Throughout the summer, the city hosts Summer Concerts in Scott Park, out in the Ledding Library Amphitheater, so you can bring a blanket and sit back, relax, and enjoy the outdoor tunes.

If you’re into finding out about local history, visit the Milwaukie Museum, which is run by the Milwaukie Historic Society. You can also check out the Milwaukie Pioneer Cemetery for a bit of history lesson learnin’. (And maybe a tiny case of the creeps.)

Milwaukie residents enjoy special events and festivals throughout the year. Move into your pad before the summer and enjoy the big one… Milwaukie Daze. This festival has been rocking and rolling since 1972 and aims to have something for everyone. Parade, rides, music, fireworks… sounds like they do! Other annual festivals and events include the All About Fruit Show, and Farmers’ Markets.

By living in Milwaukie, you’re only 5 miles from Portland, so it’s easy to take advantage of all this big city has to offer any old time you feel the urge. Wanna go shopping? Head to Downtown Portland and go wild. Maybe you’d like to head to the big city to check out some of its many microbreweries. If you’re looking for an exciting meal out, Portland could be the place. Travel and Leisure, Sunset Magazine, and the New York Times have all written about some of the incredible places to dine in Portland.

You, Milwaukie-er, You

Move into your new pad in Milwaukie and enjoy life in this friendly, active, Oregon city with easy access to Portland. Ready for your fun fact? Milwaukie is called the birthplace of the Big cherry. Sweet!