Newport, OR Homes for Rent

Set along the Oregon Coast, where Yaquina Bay meets the Pacific Ocean, Newport is a hub for fishing and marine sciences. Whether buying fresh fish by the docks of the Historic Bayfront District, taking aquarium sciences classes at Oregon Coast Community College, or strolling the beach with a lighthouse in the distance, locals can always sense sea salt in the air. Galleries and arts centers support the local artist community, and the small local tourism industry, which is busiest in summer, includes attractions like the Oregon Coast Aquarium. The city sits at the junction of Highway 101 and Route 20, about 60 miles east of Interstate 5. Newport's median home price is about $480,000, higher than the national and statewide medians. Most homes in Newport were built in the latter half of the 20th century. On the north side of the bay, most are minimal traditional cottages and ranch-style homes; condos are set close to the waterfront. Homes in the northside Bayfront neighborhood tend to fetch slightly higher prices because of the nearby shopping. On the south side of the bay, South Beach generally offers larger homes with more spacious lots, often set close to the coast. Throughout the city, homes