
1236 N Emerson St, Portland, OR 97217
What This House Offers
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment located in the desirable Overlook neighborhood of North Portland. This charming unit... offers a great blend of historic character and modern convenience, featuring hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a functional layout perfect for comfortable everyday living.
The home includes a spacious living area, well-appointed kitchen, and convenient in-unit laundry. Enjoy additional storage space and the charm of a classic Portland property while being just minutes from some of the city's best restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment.
Located near Mississippi Avenue, New Seasons Market, public transportation, and easy access to downtown Portland, this home offers the perfect balance of neighborhood living and city convenience.
Move-In Requirements:
- First Month's Rent Prorated
- Security Deposit
- Proof of Renter's Insurance
Utilities
- Tenant responsible for all Electric, Gas
- Owner covers Internet, Trash, Water/Sewer
Screening Requirements:
- 12 months verifiable income equal to 2.5x monthly rent
- Clean credit, criminal, and eviction history
- Contact us for the complete list of screening criteria
Unit
- $1,580 / month
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 705 sq. ft.
- Available Now
1236 N Emerson St is a single-family home for rent in Portland, OR
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Portland, OR 97217
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Good public transit70 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable60 / 100
Bikeability
Very bikeable80 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy60 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Beach Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Ockley Green
Grades 6-8
Public
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
Grades PK-8
Private
Rosemary Anderson High School/Portland Oic
Grades 9-12
Private
Roosevelt High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Jefferson High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Portland C.C., Cascade Campus
Walk: 8 min (0.4 mi)
Pacific Northwest Coll. Of Art
Drive: 6 min (2.9 mi)
University of Portland
Drive: 10 min (3.3 mi)
Concordia University-Portland
Drive: 8 min (3.8 mi)
Discover Humboldt, Portland, OR
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1236 N Emerson St proximity to 4027 N Interstate Ave, Vanport Square, and Lombard Station. 4027 N Interstate Ave is 0.7 miles away, and Vanport Square is within a 20 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 70, 1236 N Emerson St has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 12.9 miles. Transit options include N Killingsworth and N Prescott.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1236 N Emerson St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Madrona Park, Peninsula Park, and Overlook Park.
Airports
Living in Humboldt provides easy access to Portland International, located just 18 minutes from 1236 N Emerson St.
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