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Paramount Apartments

253 N Broadway, Portland, OR 97227

Leasing Office: 4415 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$925 - $1,065 Studio 1 Bath
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$925 - $1,065
Studio, 1 Bath
455 - 480 Sq. Ft.

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Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1923
  • 66 units / 5 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Utilities & Essentials

  • Utility Flat Rate Fee
    $75 / mo

One-Time Basics

  • Administrative Fee
    $0
  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $58

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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Apartment Features

  • Heating
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke Free
  • Tile Floors
  • Tub/Shower
  • Walk-In Closets

Community Features

  • Controlled Access
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Public Transportation

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Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable70 / 100

Transit

Strong public transit80 / 100

Driveability

Moderately drivable70 / 100

Bikeability

Very bikeable80 / 100

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Transit

Subway
1 min Drive
MAX Yellow Line - Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon Rail (TriMet Rail)
Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon Rail
Subway
2 min Drive
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3 min Drive
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Commuter Rail
4 min Drive
Amtrak
Commuter Rail
17 min Drive
Amtrak
Airport
Portland International
22 min Drive
Portland International

Moving to South Eliot, Portland, OR

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Paramount Apartments proximity to Lloyd Center. Lloyd Center is 1 mile away.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, Paramount Apartments has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 12.1 miles. Transit options include Ne Broadway & Ross (Streetcar) and Ne Broadway & 2Nd (Streetcar).

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Paramount Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Lan Su Chinese Garden, Irving Park, and Overlook Park.

Airports

Living in South Eliot provides easy access to Portland International, located just 20 minutes from Paramount Apartments.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

7 rating

Boise-Eliot Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

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Childpeace Montessori School

Grades PK-8

Private

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Albina Youth Opportunity School

Grades 9-12

Private

5 rating

Jefferson High School

Grades 9-12

Public

9 rating

Grant High School

Grades 9-12

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Colleges and Universities

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Commute Time (Distance)

Pacific Northwest Coll. Of Art

Walk: 16 min (0.8 mi)

Portland C.C., Cascade Campus

Drive: 5 min (2.6 mi)

Portland State University

Drive: 5 min (3.1 mi)

University of Portland

Drive: 14 min (5.6 mi)

About Paramount Apartments

The Paramount is an historic 1923 vintage building.
66 units with 24 one bedrooms and 42 large studios.
Charming and original, french doors, clawfoot tubs and more!
Location, location, location! Close to all forms of public transportation, freeway...
exits, excellent biking and walking score.
Laundry paid with app on phone. Bike storage.

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Renter Reviews

For Paramount Apartments

3.2

8 Ratings & Reviews

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7/28/20

Great place to live!

I loved living at Paramount Apartments and only moved out because I had to leave for work. Nita, the property manager, is so kind and was always so helpful every time I needed anything! Any repairs I needed fixed were done very quickly. My neighbors were all very friendly and the building itself has some really cool historic features. The location of the apartment is also amazing as it is close to downtown, Moda Center, and east Portland. Access to transit is great from this apartment.

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Thank you for your kind words and nice review.
We appreciate our tenants.

1/15/20

I really liked living at the Paramount 253 North Broadway Location

I liked living a the Paramount Apts. The staff was awesome. The Landlord, Nita and the Maintenance man, Jovanni were very responsive to whatever I needed. In my opinion they went over and beyond the call of duty when I needed help with any thing. They made my stay there pleasant and I would recommend living there to anyone. I did have some issues, the building is not new, but it is kept well and it is maintained. It's also located very near the bus line, train, and bus car/trolley. I could get... most anywhere from that location within a reasonable amount of time and within a short walking distance. Very close to downtown where lots of restaurants and shopping are.

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We appreciate your great review and comments!
Our tenants and their satisfaction are our first priority.
Thank you!
Nita

1/31/18

WOULD MOVE BACK!

I lived in a 1 bedroom in this building for over a year and a half and was so sad to leave. The building is an older 1920’s bricker with LOADS of charm. French doors, wood floors, claw foot tubs, and even vintage telephones that actually work as your callbox!! I had new windows in all my units, new washers/dryers in a clean community area with vending machines, and all hallways/carpets were cleaned weekly. Besides the amazing centralized location, the best thing about living in this apartment is... the community. The building is quiet and friendly, and this culture is strong throughout the building because of two people, Nita (property manager) and Anthony (maintainence manager). I move VERY often and have lived all over the country, and I can honestly say, they were without a doubt the kindest staff at any apartment building I’ve ever lived in. They are understanding, welcoming, and respectful to all tenants. It’s like having the ultimate neighbors that will drop whatever their doing if you need a hand. Thank you Paramount! I miss it there already!

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1/24/18

Great Onsite Management and Great Neighbors

My wife and I have lived at the Paramount for over three years. In that time we have learned a few things about the building. The bones of the building are beautiful! Our one bedroom has hardwood floors throughout and has been well maintained over the years. You can’t beat all of the original woodwork/ trim throughout as well.
The On-Site Property Manager Nita has been a dream the entire time we have lived here. She is always very receptive to the tenants needs and takes everyone concerns into...
account. She always plants fresh flowers in the garden boxes in the spring and does a bit of holiday decoration in the winter too! She has pushed to better the building in the time we have lived here including getting the onsite washers and dryers upgraded to brand-new debit card reader machines as well as has a killer recycling program going too! The onsite Property Maintenance Manager Ant is awesome too! If you put in a service request (like a leaking faucet) he is there like that day if not the next. He always keeps the building looking fresh too.
Living in Portland is not cheep (as most know), but the effort that the Onsite Management team puts into this place is next to none. I highly recommend you check it out!
~Woody

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1/22/18

Place to avoid

The apartments themselves are small, and could use some updating to deal with the constant noise of the freeway and the draftiness. For the price tag I don't personally believe they are worth it.

Additionally, the building manager and the management company made me feel incredibly unsafe through actions which apparently this website won't let me write about.

I wouldn't live here again, and I'd recommend that you don't either.

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