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(844) 918-3089
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2-16 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209

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Helen Swindells Building

2-16 NW Broadway
Portland, OR 97209
(844) 918-3089
Helen Swindells Building in Portland, OR - Building Photo
  • Studio Bedrooms
  • $500 Pricing
  • 103–111 Square Feet

About Helen Swindells Building

Helen Swindells is located in the heart of downtown Portland. The community features a 24-hour desk attendant, controlled building access, furnished apartments, full laundry facilities, a community room with a kitchen and activities featuring a big screen TV.

Helen Swindells Building is located in the Old Town Chinatown Neighborhood and 97209 Zip code of Portland, OR. This community is professionally managed by Pinehurst Management

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Helen Swindells Building offers Studio apartments starting from $500 and having 103–111 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • Studio

      Floorplan 0x1

      Studio, 1 Bath, 103-111 sq ft
      Available Soon

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
      $500Available Soon0x1103-111 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Windows

      Model Rent and Fees

      Model Price

      • $500
    Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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    Property Information

    • 105 Units
    • 4 Stories
    • Built in 1913

    Features and Amenities

    Interior Features

    • Windows
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    2-16 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209

    Getting Around

    • 100 / 100 Exceptionally walkable

      All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

    • 100 / 100 Exceptional public transit

      Near a wide variety of rapid transit and/or frequent bus lines

    • 90 / 100 Exceptionally bikeable

      Exceptionally suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

    • 70 / 100 Moderately car friendly

      Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

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    Getting to Know the Area

    • 100 / 100 Restaurants

      Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

    • 100 / 100 Cafes

      Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes

    • 100 / 100 Nightlife

      Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes

    • 100 / 100 Shopping

      Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes

    • 80 / 100 Parks

      Very large amount of park space within a few minutes

    • 10 / 100 Noise Level

      Many sources of noise nearby

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Helen Swindells Building

    Where is Helen Swindells Building located?

    Helen Swindells Building is located at 2-16 NW Broadway near the Old Town Chinatown area of Portland, OR

    What is the current rent range at Helen Swindells Building?

    Studio at Helen Swindells Building is $500. Call today for more info!

    Are pets allowed?

    Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Super Value4.0

      The Helen Swindells Building Apartments are 63.6% cheaper than the average apartment in the Old Town Chinatown area, and 63.0% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Old Town Chinatown Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      Studio$500$1,372-$872-63.6%

      Rent Comparison to the city of Portland

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      Studio$500$1,351-$851-63.0%

      Methodology: On 09/08/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 1121 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Helen Swindells Building (Old Town Chinatown), and 2806 other apartment communities in Portland using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 09/08/2026

    • Transit Friendly 4.0

      Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

      See the best Portland apartments for Access to Transit
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    Nearby Schools

    Lincoln High School

    Portland School District 1j
    1750 Southwest Salmon Street
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (1611 Students)
    In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
    8/10

    Chapman Elementary School

    Portland School District 1j
    1445 Northwest 26th Avenue
    Public School - Grades K-5 (353 Students)
    In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
    5/10

    West Sylvan Middle School

    Portland School District 1j
    8111 Southwest West Slope Drive
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (670 Students)
    In Attendance Zone9 minute drive / 4.3 miles away
    6/10
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from Helen Swindells Building.

    Arts Museums and Landmarks

    Portland Art Museum

    1219 SW Park Avenue
    1 minute drive / 0.29 miles away

    Oregon Jewish Museum

    310 NW Davis St
    1 minute drive / 0.43 miles away

    Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

    1945 SE Water Avenue
    3 minute drive / 1.07 miles away

    Big Box and Retail

    Walgreens

    1620 NE Grand Ave
    4 minute drive / 1.41 miles away

    Safeway

    1100 NE Broadway St
    4 minute drive / 1.61 miles away

    Walgreen's

    6116 NE M L King Blvd
    7 minute drive / 3.38 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Pacific Northwest College Of Art

    511 NW Broadway
    1 minute drive / 0.49 miles away

    Portland State University

    724 SW Harrison
    2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

    Oregon Health and Science University - South Waterfront Campus

    3303 SW Bond Avenue
    4 minute drive / 1.52 miles away

    Groceries

    Trader Joe's

    2120-2122 NW Glisan St
    2 minute drive / 0.84 miles away

    Cash & Carry

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

    Safeway

    1100 NE Broadway St
    4 minute drive / 1.61 miles away

    Hospitals

    Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center

    1015 Nw 22nd Avenue, W121
    3 minute drive / 1.08 miles away

    Shriners Children's Portland

    3101 Sw Sam Jackson Park Road
    4 minute drive / 1.39 miles away

    Ohsu Hospital And Clinics

    3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Road
    4 minute drive / 1.49 miles away

    Military Bases

    Portland Airport Air Guard Station

    12 minute drive / 5.73 miles away

    Camp Withycombe National Guard

    20 minute drive / 9.54 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    Pittcock Mansion

    3229 NW Pittock Drive
    5 minute drive / 1.81 miles away

    Oaks Amusement Park

    7805 SE Oaks Park Way
    7 minute drive / 3.58 miles away

    Helen Swindells Building has 2 parks within 3.6 miles, including Pittcock Mansion, and Oaks Amusement Park.

    Shopping Centers

    Pioneer Place

    700-850 SW Fifth Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.17 miles away

    NO - Parking Garage

    620 SW Fourth Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.19 miles away

    DUP BLDG of 716851

    425 SW Stark
    1 minute drive / 0.22 miles away

    Helen Swindells Building has 5 shopping centers within 0.3 miles.

    Transit Stations

    Pioneer Square North-MAX Blue Line

    1 minute drive / 0.06 miles away

    Pioneer Square North-MAX Red Line

    1 minute drive / 0.06 miles away

    SW 10th & Alder-Portland Streetcar

    1 minute drive / 0.09 miles away

    Nearby Neighborhoods

    Old Town Chinatown

    Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments from $1,195
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    Chinatown

    Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $1,050
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    Pearl District

    Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments from $1,163
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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    Portland Studio Apartments $1,351$470$6,657
    Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,753$698$7,437
    Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,100$837$10,000+
    Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,387$1,458$10,000+
    Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,723$1,902$3,700
    Portland 5 Bedroom Apartments $5,098$5,098$5,098

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