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(503) 445-6906
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8778 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97203

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Parkside Commons

8778 N Columbia Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 445-6906
Parkside Commons in Portland, OR - Building Photo
  • 1 Bedroom Bedrooms
  • $1,250-$1,299 Pricing
  • 646 Square Feet

About Parkside Commons

Parkside Commons is located in the St. Johns Neighborhood and 97203 Zip code of Portland, OR. This community is professionally managed by Breakwater Northwest, LLC

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Parkside Commons offers 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,250 and having 646 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

Cost CalculatorEstimate your monthly and one-time fees
    • 1 Bedroom

      1BR/1.0BA

      $1,250

      1 Bed, 1 Bath, 646 sq ft
      Available Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
      $1,250Available Now34-2646$1,250

      Unit 34-2 Amenities and Features

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher
      • Range
      • Refrigerator

      Unit 34-2 Rent and Fees

      Unit Price

      • $1,250
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

      Deposit

      • $1,250 deposit

      Unit Description

      Parkside Commons is a well-maintained apartment complex with 4, 6 and 8-unit buildings, each uniquely situated in a sprawling park-like setting, backing up to gorgeous Pier Park. Parkside Commons is located in the fun and funky neighborhood of St. Johns in North Portland, an easy commute or bus ride into downtown Portland and 10 minutes to University of Portland. Stop by the leasing office for a tour today! Pets okay with pet rent of $50/pet. Max of 2 pets. Parkside Commons has 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. All of our apartments have lots of storage, including a pantry in the 1-bedroom units, and a second closet in the master bedroom in the 2 and 3 bedroom units. All units have a sliding glass door that opens onto a patio, deck or balcony. Assigned off-street parking, 1 free parking space is included with the unit. Additional parking and garages available to rent. Pet friendly units allow dogs and cats with additional pet rent of $50 per pet. Residents pay $55-$75 toward water, sewer and garbage. Tenants pay electricity (PGE). Screening fee is $55 for Applicants 18 years of age and older. Our screening company verifies all information, conducts a criminal background check and obtains a credit report. Income criteria (all sources combined) is 2 1/2 times the rental amount. Security deposit equal to one month's rent, subject to risk factor adjustment per our rental criteria. For screening criteria, please view Breakwater Northwest website. The City of Portland requires a notice to applicants of the Portland Housing Bureau’s Statement of Applicant Rights. Additionally, Portland requires a notice to applicants relating to a Tenant’s right to request a Modification or Accommodation.

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,250

      1 Bed 1 Bath - First Floor - Remodeled

      $1,299

      1 Bed, 1 Bath, 646 sq ft
      Available Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      $1,299Available Now60-5646$1,299

      Unit 60-5 Amenities and Features

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher
      • Refrigerator

      Unique Features

      • Balcony/Deck
      • On site laundry

      Unit 60-5 Rent and Fees

      Unit Price

      • $1,299
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

      Deposit

      • $1,299 deposit

      Unit Description

      Parkside Commons is a well-maintained apartment complex with 4, 6 and 8-unit buildings, each uniquely situated in a sprawling park-like setting, backing up to gorgeous Pier Park. Parkside Commons is located in the fun and funky neighborhood of St. Johns in North Portland, an easy commute or bus ride into downtown Portland and 10 minutes to University of Portland. Stop by the leasing office for a tour today! Pets okay with pet rent of $50/pet. Max of 2 pets. Parkside Commons has 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. All of our apartments have lots of storage, including a pantry in the 1-bedroom units. All units have a sliding glass door that opens onto a patio, deck or balcony. Assigned off-street parking, 1 free parking space is included with the unit. Additional parking and garages available to rent. Pet friendly units allow dogs and cats with additional pet rent of $50 per pet. Residents pay $55 toward water, sewer and garbage in a 1 bedroom apartment. Tenants pay own electricity (PGE). 12-month lease.

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,299
    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

    • 108 Units
    • 2 Stories
    • Built in 1980

    Lease Terms

    • 12 mo

    Fees and Policies

    The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

    Required Fees

    One-Time Basics

    Due at Application
    Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$60.00
    Due at Move-In
    Move-In FeeiCharged per unit.$0.00
    Amenity FeeiCharged per unit.$0.00
    Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$0.00

    Other Fees and Policies

    Pet Fees

    Cat
    Monthly Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet.$50.00/mo
    Dog
    Monthly Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet.$50.00/mo
    Restrictions:

    Breed restrictions

    Parking Fees

    Garage
    Parking FeeiMax of 1. Charged per vehicle.$100.00/mo
    Comments:

    Max of 1.

    Surface Lot
    Parking FeeiMax of 1. Charged per vehicle.$40.00/mo
    Comments:

    Max of 1.

    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.

    Features and Amenities

    Unique Amenities

    • Balcony/Deck
    • Free Parking - 1 space
    • On site laundry
    • Optional Garages

    On-Site Services

    • Maintenance On Site
    • Pet Play Area
    • Video Patrol

    Interior Features

    • Green Community
    • Balcony
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Tub/Shower
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Pantry

    Living Area Features

    • Vinyl Flooring
    • Carpet

    Outdoor Features

    • Deck

    Unique Amenities

    • Garage Available
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    8778 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97203

    Hours and Contact Info

    Call Us - Open Now!
    Currently Closed
    By Appointment
    Monday9:00 am–6:00 pm
    Tuesday10:00 am–6:00 pm
    Wednesday10:00 am–4:00 pm
    Thursday10:00 am–6:00 pm
    Friday10:00 am–4:00 pm
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed

    Frequently Asked Questions about Parkside Commons

    Where is Parkside Commons located?

    Parkside Commons is located at 8778 N Columbia Blvd near the St. Johns area of Portland, OR

    What is the current rent range at Parkside Commons?

    1 Bedrooms at Parkside Commons currently start from $1,250. Call today for more info!

    When is the leasing office open?

    • The office Hours for Parkside Commons are
    • Monday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
    • Tuesday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
    • Wednesday 10:00 am–4:00 pm
    • Thursday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
    • Friday 10:00 am–4:00 pm
    • Saturday Closed
    • Sunday Closed

    Are pets allowed?

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

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Good Value3.6

      The Parkside Commons Apartments are 12.6% cheaper than the average apartment in the St. Johns area, and 28.7% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the St. Johns Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      1 Bedroom$1,250$1,431-$181-12.6%

      Rent Comparison to the city of Portland

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      1 Bedroom$1,250$1,753-$503-28.7%

      Methodology: On 05/18/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 118 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Parkside Commons (St. Johns), and 3003 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 05/18/2026

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    Nearby Schools

    George Middle School

    Portland School District 1j
    10000 North Burr Avenue
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (387 Students)
    In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
    5/10

    Sitton Elementary School

    Portland School District 1j
    9930 North Smith Street
    Public School - Grades K-5 (345 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
    8/10
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from Parkside Commons.

    Arts Museums and Landmarks

    Oregon Jewish Museum

    310 NW Davis St
    13 minute drive / 6.4 miles away

    Portland Art Museum

    1219 SW Park Avenue
    14 minute drive / 6.62 miles away

    Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

    1945 SE Water Avenue
    16 minute drive / 7.53 miles away

    Big Box and Retail

    Walgreens

    2829 N Lombard St
    6 minute drive / 3.04 miles away

    Michaels

    1798 N Jantzen Beach Dr
    6 minute drive / 3.11 miles away

    Target

    1555 N Tomahawk Island Dr
    7 minute drive / 3.38 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    University of Portland

    5000 N Willamette Blvd
    4 minute drive / 2.12 miles away

    Portland Community College - Cascade Campus

    705 N Killingsworth Street
    9 minute drive / 4.46 miles away

    Clark College

    1933 Fort Vancouver Way
    11 minute drive / 5.34 miles away

    Groceries

    Grocery Outlet

    7741 N Lombard St
    2 minute drive / 0.78 miles away

    New Seasons Market

    6300 N Lombard St
    4 minute drive / 1.38 miles away

    Cash & Carry

    1420 NW 14th Ave
    11 minute drive / 5.58 miles away

    Hospitals

    Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center

    1015 Nw 22nd Avenue, W121
    11 minute drive / 5.45 miles away

    Legacy Emanuel Medical Center

    2801 N Gantenbein Avenue
    11 minute drive / 5.49 miles away

    Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

    9205 Sw Barnes Road
    13 minute drive / 6.38 miles away

    Military Bases

    Portland Airport Air Guard Station

    16 minute drive / 7.59 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    Pittcock Mansion

    3229 NW Pittock Drive
    11 minute drive / 5.44 miles away

    Oaks Amusement Park

    7805 SE Oaks Park Way
    21 minute drive / 9.95 miles away

    Parkside Commons has 2 parks within 10.0 miles, including Pittcock Mansion, and Oaks Amusement Park.

    Shopping Centers

    St. Johns Retail Center

    8157 N Lombard St
    2 minute drive / 0.71 miles away

    St Johns

    7215 N Richmond St
    2 minute drive / 0.82 miles away

    Jantzen Beach Center

    1400-1772 N Jantzen Beach Dr
    7 minute drive / 3.32 miles away

    Parkside Commons has 5 shopping centers within 3.5 miles.

    Transit Stations

    Expo Center-MAX Yellow Line

    6 minute drive / 3.14 miles away

    N Lombard Transit Center-MAX Yellow Line

    7 minute drive / 3.64 miles away

    Rosa Parks-MAX Yellow Line

    8 minute drive / 3.89 miles away

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    University Park

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    Portland Studio Apartments $1,351$470$6,236
    Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,753$650$6,675
    Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,104$837$8,930
    Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,537$1,395$10,000+
    Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments $5,474$2,053$10,000+
    Portland 5 Bedroom Apartments $6,636$2,200$10,000+

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