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1953 NW Overton St, Portland, OR 97209
(833) 478-1601
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The Thornton

1953 NW Overton St
Portland, OR 97209
(833) 478-1601
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  • Studio Bedrooms
  • $1,250–$1,590Rent Pricing
  • 300–650Square Feet

Rent Specials

*Limited Time: $1,000 Gift Card + 8 Weeks Free* Apply Within 24 Hours of Touring by 7/13 Please contact the leasing team for full details on this limited time special on select homes.

Ask Us About Our Specials

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. Weve 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 located in the Uptown Portland Neighborhood and 97209 Zip code of Portland, OR. This community is professionally managed by Thrive Communities

Unique Features and Amenities

  • 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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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Thornton offers Studio apartments starting from $1,250 and having 300–650 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • Studio

      From $1,250

      Wildwood

      Studio, 1 Bath, 300-327 sq ftCheapest StudioThis is the cheapest Studio at this PropertyAvailable Now

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      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      $1,275Available Now202323$300
      $1,250Available Now206326$300
      $1,370Available Now608309$300

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Cable Ready
      • Heating
      • High Speed Internet Access

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher
      • Granite Countertops
      • Kitchen
      • Oven
      • Range
      • Refrigerator
      • Stainless Steel Appliances

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price Range

      • $1,250 - $1,370

      Rent Pricing

      • $1,250 - $1,370

      Deposit

      • $300 deposit

      Unit 202 Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,275

      Deposit

      • $300 deposit

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,250 - $1,370

      Unit 206 Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,250

      Deposit

      • $300 deposit

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,250 - $1,370

      Unit 608 Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,370

      Deposit

      • $300 deposit

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,250 - $1,370

      $1,440

      Chestnut

      Studio, 1 Bath, 408 sq ftAvailable Now

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      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      $1,440Available Now504408$300

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Cable Ready
      • Heating
      • High Speed Internet Access

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher
      • Granite Countertops
      • Kitchen
      • Oven
      • Range
      • Refrigerator
      • Stainless Steel Appliances

      Unit 504 Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,440

      Deposit

      • $300 deposit

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,440

      $1,590

      Maple

      Studio, 1 Bath, 396 sq ftAvailable Now

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      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      $1,590Available Now623396$300

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Cable Ready
      • Heating
      • High Speed Internet Access

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher
      • Granite Countertops
      • Kitchen
      • Oven
      • Range
      • Refrigerator
      • Stainless Steel Appliances

      Unit 623 Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,590

      Deposit

      • $300 deposit

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,590

      Ridge

      Studio, 1 Bath, 346 sq ft 

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      Availability Details

      Availability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      UnavailableRidge346 sq ft$300

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Cable Ready
      • Heating
      • High Speed Internet Access

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher
      • Granite Countertops
      • Kitchen
      • Oven
      • Range
      • Refrigerator
      • Stainless Steel Appliances

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • Call For Rates

      Deposit

      • $300 deposit

      Audubon

      Studio, 1 Bath, 479 sq ft 

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      Availability Details

      Availability DateUnitSq Ft
      UnavailableAudubon479 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Cable Ready
      • Heating
      • High Speed Internet Access

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher
      • Granite Countertops
      • Kitchen
      • Oven
      • Range
      • Refrigerator
      • Stainless Steel Appliances

      Dogwood

      Studio, 1 Bath, 519 sq ft 

      Model Gallery

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      Availability Details

      Availability DateUnitSq Ft
      UnavailableDogwood519 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Cable Ready
      • Heating
      • High Speed Internet Access

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher
      • Granite Countertops
      • Kitchen
      • Oven
      • Range
      • Refrigerator
      • Stainless Steel Appliances

      Tolinda

      Studio, 1 Bath, 650 sq ftLargest StudioThis is the largest Studio at this Property 

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      Availability Details

      Availability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      UnavailableTolinda650 sq ft$300

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Cable Ready
      • Heating
      • High Speed Internet Access

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher
      • Granite Countertops
      • Kitchen
      • Oven
      • Range
      • Refrigerator
      • Stainless Steel Appliances

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • Call For Rates

      Deposit

      • $300 deposit
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    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.

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    Schedule a Tour
    Call us at: (833) 478-1601 to schedule a tour.

    Property Information

    Lease Terms

    • 12 Months
    • Short Term Lease Options
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    Pet Policy - Cats and Dogs

    • $50 Monthly Pet Rent
    • 2 Pet Limit
    • $300 Deposit
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    Parking Fees & Info

    Parking Other

    • Other

    Matterport 3D Tours

    Olmsted Lounge
    Clubhouse
    Studio - 303 SF
    Studio, 1BA - 300 SF

    Features and Amenities

    Unique Amenities

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

    On-Site Services

    • Community Wide Wi Fi
    • Laundry Facilities

    Community Features

    • Clubhouse
    • Elevator

    Outdoor Features

    • Grill

    Recreation and Fitness

    • Fitness Center
    • Bicycle Storage

    Interior Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Heating
    • Cable Ready

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Stainless Steel Appliances
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Oven
    • Granite Countertops

    Living Area Features

    • Views
    • Hardwood Floors
    Ask About Our Amenities
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    1953 NW Overton St, Portland, OR 97209

    Hours and Contact Info

    Call Us - Open Now!
    Currently Closed
    By Appointment
    (833) 478-1601
    Monday9:00 am–6:00 pm
    Tuesday9:00 am–6:00 pm
    Wednesday9:00 am–6:00 pm
    Thursday9:00 am–6:00 pm
    Friday9:00 am–6:00 pm
    Saturday9:00 am–6:00 pm
    Sunday9:00 am–6:00 pm
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    Getting Around

    Walk Score®

    96 / 100

    Walker’s Paradise

    Daily errands do not require a car

    Bike Score®

    98 / 100

    Biker's Paradise

    Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

    Transit Score®

    67 / 100

    Good Transit

    Many nearby public transportation options

    What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

    • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
    • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
    • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

    Frequently Asked Questions about The Thornton

    Where is The Thornton located?

    The Thornton is located at 1953 NW Overton St near the Uptown Portland area of Portland, OR

    What is the current rent range at The Thornton?

    Studio at The Thornton currently start from $1,250. Call today for more info!

    When is the leasing office open?

    • The office Hours for The Thornton are
    • 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
    • Sunday 9:00 am–6:00 pm

    Are pets allowed?

    Yes. Pets are allowed at The Thornton. Call us today for info on moving here with your pet.

    Are there any rent specials?

    The current rent special at The Thornton is: *Limited Time: $1,000 Gift Card + 8 Weeks Free* Apply Within 24 Hours of Touring by 7/13 Please contact the leasing team for full details on this limited time special on select homes..

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Nice Value3.4

      The The Thornton Apartments are 19.5% cheaper than the average apartment in the Uptown Portland area, and 12.3% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Uptown Portland Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      Studio$1,250$1,552-$302-19.5%

      Rent Comparison to the city of Portland

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      Studio$1,250$1,425-$175-12.3%

      Methodology: On 07/09/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 291 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Thornton (Uptown Portland), and 914 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 07/09/2025

    • Transit Friendly 3.8

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

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    Renters Reviews and Ratings

    4.7
    9 Renters Reviews
    ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

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    • Verified Renter

      April 8, 2021
      I have loved my time at the Thornton. The building is quiet and well maintained; the utilities are very inexpensive; the neighborhood is wonderful.
      Review from Apartments.com

    • Verified Renter

      April 8, 2021
      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!
      Review from Apartments.com

    • Verified Renter

      April 5, 2021
      All in all, my first impressions of living at The Thornton have been overwhelmingly positive. Excellent location, rent rates that are very reasonable, and a clean well maintained set of buildings all serve it well. The buildings are all studio apartments (converted from hotel rooms), so it's better suited for individuals or couples. Cyclists and pet owners will especially fit in here. Definitely recommended!
      Review from Apartments.com

    • Verified Renter

      March 15, 2021
      Unfortunately I had heard some negative things regarding the building's lack of management, but that has not been my experience at all. I've noticed there are a lot of different faces working in the office. (but they have all been very professional, friendly, and promptly returned my calls). We are loving our new location and how dog friendly the whole area is! Can't wait for all of the amenities in our building to become available to us! So excited to use the dog washing area when it reopens!

      • Property Manager Responded

        March 20, 2021
        Hi, we're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your recent move-in here at The Thornton! Thank you for your kind words and feedback, we strive for 100% satisfaction and are happy to hear that you are settling well. Our dog wash station is back open, we are so happy to have this available for our residents! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the office, we are here to help! Thank you again! The Thornton Team
      Review from Apartments.com

    • Verified Renter

      March 4, 2021
      Poor security. Common areas frequently a mess. The laundry situation is a horror show. The management doesn't know what they are doing.

      • Property Manager Responded

        March 21, 2021
        Hi there, we regret to hear that you are displeased with your experience. If there is anything that we can do to create a better experience for you now or in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out to the office, you can reach us at (503) 558-6100. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with information on how we can improve. The Thornton Team
      Review from Apartments.com

    • Verified Renter

      February 18, 2021
      Its not a bad place to live. The staff that Ive met are really awesome, friendly and its clean. Cant tell you about the amenities due to them being off limits unaccusable to me since arriving . Mail is right, packages delivered and don' walk off. Its comfortable for the most part.
      Review from Apartments.com

    • Verified Renter

      October 7, 2020
      The Thornton has exceeded my expectations so far as a renter. The staff are extremely helpful and kind during the move in process and beyond that. The neighborhood has everything you could possibly need and more! Overall, its an excellent apartment to live in. In fact, its so excellent Ive recommended it to someone else who has also signed a lease.
      Review from Apartments.com

    • EXCESSIVE NOISE & QUESTION TO MANAGEMENT

      June 9, 2020
      It is been 5 times I ask Management to help but they never respond. I have been experiencing disturbance from tenant upstairs since I move in, excessive loud noises that hitting my ceiling hardly. MAKE SURE before you move in that tenant upstairs is tenant who do normal activities and not crazy creating excessive noises because once you move in and facing disturbance, management ignore you.
      Review from Apartments.com

    • a great place to live

      July 24, 2017
      I moved to Portland last winter and received a warm welcome at the Tess O'Brien apartments. From the start, management has been available after hours for whatever questions I had / repairs I needed, and I met a great group of neighbors. The building is practically brand new and has a few great amenities, like the court yard with hammocks, fire place and a beautiful common area with yet another fire place, there's a doggy wash and a gym. Sometimes there is happy hour or a community bbq. :) My main ...
      concern with moving here, was noise from neighbors, but I have to say, it's really quiet. And the street is quiet too, located close to 21st and 23rd St, and only a 15-20 minute walk to Forest Park.

      • Property Manager Responded

        October 26, 2017
        Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Tess O'Brien. We're happy we could exceed your expectations! Thank you again for the great review!
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      Review from Apartments.com

    Nearby Schools

    Chapman Elementary School

    Portland School District 1j
    1445 Northwest 26th Avenue
    Public School - Grades K-5 (350 Students)
    In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
    4/10

    Lincoln High School

    Portland School District 1j
    1750 Southwest Salmon Street
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (1525 Students)
    In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
    8/10

    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 The Thornton.

    Arts Museums and Landmarks

    Oregon Jewish Museum
    310 NW Davis St
    2 minute drive / 0.88 miles away
    Portland Art Museum
    1219 SW Park Avenue
    3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away
    Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
    1945 SE Water Avenue
    5 minute drive / 1.91 miles away

    Big Box and Retail

    Walgreens
    1620 NE Grand Ave
    4 minute drive / 1.49 miles away
    Safeway
    1100 NE Broadway St
    5 minute drive / 1.76 miles away
    Walgreen's
    6116 NE M L King Blvd
    6 minute drive / 2.93 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Pacific Northwest College Of Art
    511 NW Broadway
    1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
    Portland State University
    724 SW Harrison
    4 minute drive / 1.39 miles away
    Oregon Health and Science University
    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
    4 minute drive / 2.19 miles away

    Groceries

    Cash & Carry
    1420 NW 14th Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.34 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    2120-2122 NW Glisan St
    1 minute drive / 0.37 miles away
    New Seasons Market
    3445 N Williams Ave
    4 minute drive / 1.66 miles away

    Hospitals

    Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
    1015 Nw 22nd Avenue, W121
    1 minute drive / 0.32 miles away
    Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
    2801 N Gantenbein Avenue
    4 minute drive / 1.39 miles away
    Shriners Hospital For Children - Portland
    3101 Sw Sam Jackson Park Road
    4 minute drive / 2.08 miles away

    Military Bases

    Portland Airport Air Guard Station
    12 minute drive / 5.65 miles away
    Camp Withycombe National Guard
    22 minute drive / 10.38 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    Pittcock Mansion
    3229 NW Pittock Drive
    4 minute drive / 1.34 miles away
    Oaks Amusement Park
    7805 SE Oaks Park Way
    9 minute drive / 4.38 miles away

    The Thornton has 2 parks within 4.4 miles, including Pittcock Mansion, and Oaks Amusement Park.

    Shopping Centers

    Glisan Center
    512-535 NW 17th Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.24 miles away
    Telestar Bldg
    1605 NW Everett
    1 minute drive / 0.37 miles away
    Raleigh Square
    1627 NW 14th Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.37 miles away

    The Thornton has 5 shopping centers within 0.5 miles.

    Transit Stations

    NW 18th & Lovejoy-Portland Streetcar
    1 minute drive / 0.02 miles away
    NW 18th & Northrup-Portland Streetcar
    1 minute drive / 0.1 miles away
    NW 21st & Northrup-Portland Streetcar
    1 minute drive / 0.23 miles away

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    Portland Studio Apartments $1,425$507$8,626
    Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,859$506$10,000+
    Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,255$507$10,000+
    Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,594$507$10,000+
    Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,840$1,800$5,995
    Portland 5 Bedroom Apartments $3,908$2,975$4,500

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