The Thornton

1953 NW Overton St, Portland, OR 97209

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The Thornton
Monthly Rent
$1,059 - $1,350
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Bedrooms
Studio
Bathrooms
1 Bath
Sq. Ft.
300 - 417 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

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Wildwood

$1,059 - $1,179
Studio, 1 Bath
300 - 327 Sq. Ft.
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23 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
315
$1,100
327
Now
501
$1,100
303
Now
327
$1,100
303
Now

Chestnut

$1,250 - $1,350
Studio, 1 Bath
408 - 417 Sq. Ft.
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4 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
423
$1,250
417
Now
223
$1,250
417
Now
523
$1,350
417
Now
404
$1,320
408
Oct. 12
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Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 2016
  • 123 units6 stories

Fees & Policies

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

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $39

Due at Move-In

  • Deposit
    $300

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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Property Highlights

  • Air Conditioner
  • Bike Storage & Repair Station
  • Controlled Access/Gated
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Private Community Park
  • Resident Lounge
  • Resident Rewards Program
  • Social Lounge Fireplace
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Apartment Features

  • Cable Ready
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator

Community Features

  • Bicycle Storage
  • Clubhouse
  • Community-Wide WiFi
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Grill
  • Laundry Facilities

Map of The Thornton

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable

Transit

Good public transit

Driveability

Fairly drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

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Soundscore

Busy

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Transit

Subway

Portland Streetcar - Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon Rail (TriMet Rail) Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon Rail

Subway

2 min Walk

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Subway

4 min Walk

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Subway

1 min Drive

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Subway

2 min Drive

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Commuter Rail

3 min Drive

Amtrak

Commuter Rail

15 min Drive

Airport

Portland International

23 min Drive

Portland International

Moving to Uptown Portland, Portland, OR

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Thornton proximity to Raleigh Square, The Esquire, and Glisan Center. Raleigh Square is 0.5 miles away, and The Esquire is within a 9 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 70, The Thornton has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 11.2 miles. Transit options include Nw 21St & Northrup and Nw 18Th & Northrup.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Thornton are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including Wallace Park, Forest Park Conservancy, and Lan Su Chinese Garden.

Airports

Living in Uptown Portland provides easy access to Portland International, located just 23 minutes from The Thornton.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

Chapman Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

Boise-Eliot Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

West Sylvan Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

Childpeace Montessori School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Lincoln High School

Grades 9-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Metropolitan Learning Center

Grades K-12

Public

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Pacific Northwest Coll. Of Art Drive: 4 min (1.1 mi)
Portland State University Drive: 6 min (2.4 mi)
Oregon Health & Science Univ. Drive: 9 min (3.3 mi)
Portland C.C., Cascade Campus Drive: 8 min (3.6 mi)

About The Thornton

Find your own cozy corner of Slabtown. A neighborhood known for walkable streets, strong coffee, tasty eats, and diverse retail. Welcome to Northwest Portland.

We've got the good stuff, like a fitness center and social lounge, and the best stuff,
… like a private park area and dog wash station. Live, work, or play; you can do that here.

Schedule your tour to experience life at The Thornton for yourself. We can't wait to see you!

The Thornton is an apartment community in Portland, OR

Contact

Property Address:
1953 NW Overton St,
Portland, OR 97209
Phone Number: (971) 626-5640
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Thornton

Renter Reviews

For The Thornton

3.2

9 Ratings & Reviews

  • 4/7/21

    Verified Renter

    The Thorntons a good location with nice windows/views. Close to a lot of good parts of town. But be aware of the show room they show you.. it looks way better than the one you get!

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