Typical utility costs in Portland

[davemess10]

neither, it was only really uncomfortably hot one or two weekends over the summer.

[philwithbeard]

Originally Posted by davemess10

Most apartments in town I have seen are electric heated, so we don't have a gas bill. A lot of the apartments here can also be very poorly insulated, which I'm just finding out this winter. The windows are thin, and so are the walls. We're on the top floor, and figured we wouldn't have to heat our place as much, with the rising heat from our neighbors below. Was paying about $25/month in the summer, now $80/month for electricity. Was pretty shocked by the drastic increase. (Our place is 2 bedroom 900 feet). I do have friends with electricity included in their rent.

Most places should include garbage/recycling, water, and such. We only pay electricity and internet (if you want it).

My electric bill for a 1bdrm apt is so far this year higher than what Dave reports. I'm using a dehumidifier this winter so I can have dry bath towels. Last winter the apartment was almost too humid to live in.

Call it $20.00 per month for dry towels.

[Katyblue]

I've heard people mention a site you can go to see the previous tenant's electric bill or something similar. Any have the link to that? I looked at PGE's site but couldn't find it. Thanks!

[pdxMIKEpdx]

I don't know about previous tenants but all Portland utility companies have historical data for your account. This is helpful for identifying peak usage times during the year.