West Linn, OR Homes for Rent

The Willamette River has long played a dynamic role in the suburban city of West Linn. The river’s waterfall is the largest in the Pacific Northwest by volume, and it was used to generate electricity at one of the first hydropower plants in the country. Today, the river is a source of recreation among the city’s population of approximately 26,000 and visitors alike. “[West Linn] is a great place for people who enjoy being outdoors, whether they’re running, riding bikes or boating,” says Kim Bria, the president of the West Linn Chamber of Commerce, who has lived in the city for two decades. “I like Willamette Park, with easy access to kayak the Willamette River.” While many commute out of the city for work, the Willamette Falls Paper Company—located on the riverfront—is one of West Linn’s major employers. The healthcare, social assistance and education industries employ the most residents of the city. The Willamette neighborhood in the south of the city captures the evolution of architecture in West Linn. Styles range from original Arts and Crafts-era homes that inspired more recent new traditional homes with Craftsman details to the split-level and ranch-style homes from the 1970s that