Apartment #5 nearly made me bust with that kitchen island and double vanity 😅 So many of these units are so beautiful I don’t even know how you could pick! Especially the ones with the lounges and big fitness centers
You chose one of the most expensive areas in Portland to move. The fact that you found anything in your budget is pretty surprising. Also, of your found things more centrally located to the nightlife, you would have been lucky to get a closet for your budget. I grew up here. The Pearl is pretentious and overpriced. If you wanted more bang for your buck, I would have chosen something a bit more outside of DT in Beaverton or Hillsboro, especially since you kept mentioning the MAX. The nice thing about Portland and the metro area is that the transit system is great. And a gym REALLY isn't necessary when you consider that Portland has some of the best hiking anywhere. I hope you'll be able to rent a car often to be able to hit the coast, the mountains and the desert. Oregon is so diverse that limiting yourself to just DT Portland won't give you the full experience.
@@amazonbookworm1154 thanks for the info! we knew going in that it would be more expensive to live in the downtown area, but we both grew up in the suburbs and really wanted to experience the city life for a few years while we’re young and don’t have a family, so we were willing to sacrifice in size/space and proximity to areas outside of the city to get that experience. it actually wasn’t too hard to find stuff in our budget this time of year - the prices decreased quite a bit after the summer moving season passed. but there were definitely newer, really nice buildings that were way out of budget. but that’s kinda anywhere isn’t it 🤷🏻♀️ we definitely hope to rent a car every now and then to explore all the great hiking oregon has to offer! let me know some of your top hiking spots as a local!
@rachelmariemov There are quite a few places I recommend to start with. If you haven't been to Multnomah Falls, I can't recommend it enough. The Gorge is stunning, especially in the late summer/early fall. I also recommend exploring Mt. Hood. There are a lot of beautiful areas to meander thru. Not at this time of year unless you have really good 4WD & chains. LOL! For food, I cannot recommend Mediterranean Exploration Company enough. It's on NW 13th and Everett, I think. Only a short bus ride from your area. The food is absolutely amazing. Their chocolate ice cream is dairy free but you would never know it. Decadent is the word that comes to mind. 😊 Hmm...oh, if you love books, you cannot pass up Powells. It's in a little sketchier area, but it's worth it for the books. Powells is like crack to book people. Ha! And of course, the coast. You can't really go wrong with any of the beaches. Lincoln City is great for the Outlet Malls. You cannot and should not go in the water at any time of year, as the water is freezing and the waves are very treacherous. It's not like Florida or the East Coast at all. Still, it's gorgeous. The wildness of the beach is why it's my favorite place to go. Once spring and summer hit, head east. Central and Eastern Oregon is all pretty much high desert country (the green is only for the west part over the mountains), but it is stunning country. Crater Lake is also a definite must-see. I'm considerably older than you, but if you ever want a coffee break orwhatever, let me know. I live in Portland on the opposite side of town, but it's easy to get DT from where I live. I'm transit reliant too. 😊 Portland has a bad rep sometimes, but it's got a lot of quirk and charm. Just expect a crapton of gray weather between noe and mid-June. LOL! Also, I was going to day a/c is definitely a perk but pretty hard to find here. Up until about 10 years ago, you didn't really need it. Nowadays though...egads. Not as bad as Michigan or Florida but still no fun.
@@amazonbookworm1154 omg awesome! thank you for all the recommendations! we've been to powells a couple times and love it! we've also had multnomah falls & mt. hood on our list so we definitely need to make those trips. thank you for sharing and hello from a now fellow portlander (;
comment which unit you think we chose! & which one would you choose??
Apartment #5 nearly made me bust with that kitchen island and double vanity 😅
So many of these units are so beautiful I don’t even know how you could pick! Especially the ones with the lounges and big fitness centers
@@Alexmary right?? some of those gyms were crazyyy
I think you picked 17
@@alexhill2495 thanks for guessing! you’ll find out soon 🫢
You chose one of the most expensive areas in Portland to move. The fact that you found anything in your budget is pretty surprising.
Also, of your found things more centrally located to the nightlife, you would have been lucky to get a closet for your budget.
I grew up here. The Pearl is pretentious and overpriced. If you wanted more bang for your buck, I would have chosen something a bit more outside of DT in Beaverton or Hillsboro, especially since you kept mentioning the MAX. The nice thing about Portland and the metro area is that the transit system is great.
And a gym REALLY isn't necessary when you consider that Portland has some of the best hiking anywhere. I hope you'll be able to rent a car often to be able to hit the coast, the mountains and the desert. Oregon is so diverse that limiting yourself to just DT Portland won't give you the full experience.
@@amazonbookworm1154 thanks for the info! we knew going in that it would be more expensive to live in the downtown area, but we both grew up in the suburbs and really wanted to experience the city life for a few years while we’re young and don’t have a family, so we were willing to sacrifice in size/space and proximity to areas outside of the city to get that experience. it actually wasn’t too hard to find stuff in our budget this time of year - the prices decreased quite a bit after the summer moving season passed. but there were definitely newer, really nice buildings that were way out of budget. but that’s kinda anywhere isn’t it 🤷🏻♀️ we definitely hope to rent a car every now and then to explore all the great hiking oregon has to offer! let me know some of your top hiking spots as a local!
@rachelmariemov There are quite a few places I recommend to start with. If you haven't been to Multnomah Falls, I can't recommend it enough. The Gorge is stunning, especially in the late summer/early fall.
I also recommend exploring Mt. Hood. There are a lot of beautiful areas to meander thru. Not at this time of year unless you have really good 4WD & chains. LOL!
For food, I cannot recommend Mediterranean Exploration Company enough. It's on NW 13th and Everett, I think. Only a short bus ride from your area. The food is absolutely amazing. Their chocolate ice cream is dairy free but you would never know it. Decadent is the word that comes to mind. 😊
Hmm...oh, if you love books, you cannot pass up Powells. It's in a little sketchier area, but it's worth it for the books. Powells is like crack to book people. Ha!
And of course, the coast. You can't really go wrong with any of the beaches. Lincoln City is great for the Outlet Malls. You cannot and should not go in the water at any time of year, as the water is freezing and the waves are very treacherous. It's not like Florida or the East Coast at all. Still, it's gorgeous. The wildness of the beach is why it's my favorite place to go.
Once spring and summer hit, head east. Central and Eastern Oregon is all pretty much high desert country (the green is only for the west part over the mountains), but it is stunning country.
Crater Lake is also a definite must-see.
I'm considerably older than you, but if you ever want a coffee break orwhatever, let me know. I live in Portland on the opposite side of town, but it's easy to get DT from where I live. I'm transit reliant too. 😊
Portland has a bad rep sometimes, but it's got a lot of quirk and charm. Just expect a crapton of gray weather between noe and mid-June. LOL!
Also, I was going to day a/c is definitely a perk but pretty hard to find here. Up until about 10 years ago, you didn't really need it. Nowadays though...egads. Not as bad as Michigan or Florida but still no fun.
@@amazonbookworm1154 omg awesome! thank you for all the recommendations! we've been to powells a couple times and love it! we've also had multnomah falls & mt. hood on our list so we definitely need to make those trips. thank you for sharing and hello from a now fellow portlander (;
@rachelmariemov 👋 Howdy! LOL
I think you chose apartment 21
@@ajpersaud5584 winner winner!
Your descriptions were so neutral I have no clue which you picked
@@g.molina10 muahaha success >:)