Renting a 1BR in Portland--@ $900, realistic/even possible? (Aloha, Milwaukie: apartment, rentals)

[clarkissima]

Hi,

I currently live in a beautiful but pricy area on the central coast of CA. I am researching Portland and would appreciate hearing about the reality of finding a 1 BR apt or townhouse at which a small dog is permitted. Anyone have recent experience apt-hunting?

Thank you!

[bler144]

An apt. is technically possible, though how realistic is another question. Town home probably not. To some extent the answer depends on where in the metro you'd want to be - it's more feasible in Aloha than say, Alberta Arts or NW.

For the most part it's a tight market, so even though $900 1BRs exist, many won't take pets, or will charge "pet rent" (plus deposits) on top of the base rent. And you're hunting in a price range that has a high amount of demand, so even the listings that exist will tend to move fast if they're at all generally desirable (good condition, not too noisy, "walkable" close-in, etc.) and securing one is not a given even if you do see ads.

But I'd start with padmapper - set your desired rent/BR parameters and turn on the advanced option for "allows dogs." Also, keep in mind your utility costs are likely to run higher in PDX than CA central coast.

[clarkissima]

Thanks, bler144! I'll be visiting the area in two weeks and will jump at whatever I see that fits my criteria decently.

[urbanlife78]

Sure, you should be able to find a 1 bedroom for that price depending on where you are looking. As for one that takes pets, that will limit your search a little and make it a little bit more challenging, but still doable.

[clarkissima]

Urbanlife78, I appreciate the encouragement. I hope the timing is favorable.

[urbanlife78]

Originally Posted by clarkissima

Urbanlife78, I appreciate the encouragement. I hope the timing is favorable.

You're welcome, I have a little dog and have had to do the apartment hunting here, and it was hard and required a lot of work on my part, but the work has always paid off.

[portlandphi]

People need their pets more than the perfect apartment. Good Luck!

[clarkissima]

portlandphi, I agree. As long as the pup and I are safe, I'll settle for the bare necessities.

[pdxmilw]

In Milwaukie, it's definitely possible. Milwaukie is not super exciting, but it's safe, and not far from downtown and interesting parts of SE Portland. It does have a great library and farmer's market, and light rail opens in about 6 months.

[oldtintype]

This company seems to prey on dog owners-- http://irentpdx.com/available_rentals.php
They accept pets but inflate their prices a bit. Might be worth it though if you can't find a place.