Empire Apartments

1217 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

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Empire Apartments

1217 SW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
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  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • 300–800Square Feet

About Empire Apartments

The Empire is a classic Portland Bricker that is full of character and vintage style. From hard wood floors and claw foot tubs to tall ceilings and real wood molding throughout. Ample closet space, ceiling fans and old world charm are waiting for you! Located in the heart of downtown Portland with the Street Car at your doorstep and only one block to the Portland Art Museum and Safeway, you are just minutes from all the city has to offer. Apartment Features Include: - Heart of the Cultural District in SW Portland - Near I-405 freeway access - Right off numerous TriMet transit lines - Streetcar is directly outside our door - Close to shopping and restaurants - Grocer one block away - Close to Portland State University

Empire Apartments is located in the Arts District Neighborhood and 97205 Zip code of Portland, OR.

Property Contact Info

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

  • Studio

    STUDIO

    Studio, 1 Bath, 300-420 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableSTUDIO300-420 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 BEDROOM

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 540-560 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable1 BEDROOM540-560 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2BR/1BA

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 800 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2BR/1BA800 sq ft
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Property Information

  • 37 Units
  • 5 Stories
  • Built in 1913

Fees and Policies

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

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Move-In
Administrative FeeiCharged per unit$0
Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant$0

Other Fees

Storage Fees

Storage Unit

Storage DepositiCharged per rentable item$0
Storage RentiCharged per rentable item$0/mo
Storage RentiCharged per rentable item$0/mo
Storage DepositiCharged per rentable item$0

Parking Info and Fees

StreetiStreet parking available

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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1217 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Hours and Contact Info

Open Now
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday8:00 am–4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am–4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am–4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am–4:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Renters Reviews and Ratings

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Nearby Schools

Lincoln High School

Portland School District 1j
1750 Southwest Salmon Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1525 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away
8/10

Chapman Elementary School

Portland School District 1j
1445 Northwest 26th Avenue
Public School - Grades K-5 (350 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away
5/10

West Sylvan Middle School

Portland School District 1j
8111 Southwest West Slope Drive
Public School - Grades 6-8 (757 Students)
In Attendance Zone8 minute drive / 3.8 miles away
5/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Empire Apartments.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Portland Art Museum

1219 SW Park Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.42 miles away

Oregon Jewish Museum

310 NW Davis St
2 minute drive / 0.85 miles away

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

1945 SE Water Avenue
4 minute drive / 1.44 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

1620 NE Grand Ave
5 minute drive / 1.77 miles away

Safeway

1100 NE Broadway St
4 minute drive / 2.01 miles away

Walgreen's

6116 NE M L King Blvd
7 minute drive / 3.55 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Portland State University

724 SW Harrison
2 minute drive / 0.73 miles away

Pacific Northwest College Of Art

511 NW Broadway
2 minute drive / 0.74 miles away

Oregon Health and Science University

3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away

Groceries

Trader Joe's

2120-2122 NW Glisan St
1 minute drive / 0.49 miles away

Cash & Carry

1420 NW 14th Ave
2 minute drive / 0.95 miles away

Safeway

1100 NE Broadway St
4 minute drive / 2.01 miles away

Hospitals

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center

1015 Nw 22nd Avenue, W121
2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

Shriners Hospital For Children - Portland

3101 Sw Sam Jackson Park Road
4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away

Ohsu Hospital And Clinics

3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Road
4 minute drive / 1.44 miles away

Military Bases

Portland Airport Air Guard Station

13 minute drive / 6.08 miles away

Camp Withycombe National Guard

21 minute drive / 9.86 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Pittcock Mansion

3229 NW Pittock Drive
3 minute drive / 1.33 miles away

Oaks Amusement Park

7805 SE Oaks Park Way
7 minute drive / 3.73 miles away

Empire Apartments has 2 parks within 3.7 miles, including Pittcock Mansion, and Oaks Amusement Park.

Shopping Centers

DUP BLDG

1221 SW Yamhill
1 minute drive / 0.26 miles away

Fred Meyer Stadium

2011 W Burnside St
1 minute drive / 0.27 miles away

Stadium Shopping Center

103-111 NW 21st Ave
1 minute drive / 0.36 miles away

Empire Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.4 miles.

Transit Stations

PGE Park (Eastbound)-MAX Blue Line

1 minute drive / 0.09 miles away

PGE Park (Eastbound)-MAX Red Line

1 minute drive / 0.09 miles away

PGE Park (Westbound)-MAX Red Line

1 minute drive / 0.12 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Portland Studio Apartments $1,344$619$2,735
Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,750$698$7,200
Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,092$110$9,214
Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,495$765$10,000+
Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments $4,180$1,902$9,012
Portland 5 Bedroom Apartments $6,322$2,995$9,137

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