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1236 N Emerson St

(360) 667-1162
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Portland, OR 97217

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1236 N Emerson St

Portland, OR 97217
(360) 667-1162
1236 N Emerson St in Portland, OR - Building Photo
1 Bedroom - Home for Rent
  • 1BR, 1BA Home
  • $1,580 Pricing
  • 705 Square Feet
  • Available Now Availability

About 1236 N Emerson St

Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment located in the desirable Overlook neighborhood of North Portland. This charming unit offers a great blend of historic character and modern convenience, featuring hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a functional layout perfect for comfortable everyday living. The home includes a spacious living area, well-appointed kitchen, and convenient in-unit laundry. Enjoy additional storage space and the charm of a classic Portland property while being just minutes from some of the city's best restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment. Located near Mississippi Avenue, New Seasons Market, public transportation, and easy access to downtown Portland, this home offers the perfect balance of neighborhood living and city convenience. Move-In Requirements: - First Month's Rent Prorated - Security Deposit - Proof of Renter's Insurance Utilities - Tenant responsible for all Electric, Gas - Owner covers Internet, Trash, Water/Sewer Screening Requirements: - 12 months verifiable income equal to 2.5x monthly rent - Clean credit, criminal, and eviction history - Contact us for the complete list of screening criteria

1236 N Emerson St is located in the Humboldt Neighborhood and 97217 Zip code of Portland, OR.

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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.

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Policy and Fees

No Pets Allowed

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

On-Site Services

  • Garden Style

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed
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1236 N Emerson St, Portland, OR 97217

Getting Around

  • 60 / 100 Moderately walkable

    Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

  • 70 / 100 Good public transit

    Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

  • 80 / 100 Very Bikeable

    Highly suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 60 / 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

  • 80 / 100 Restaurants

    Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Cafes

    Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Nightlife

    Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes

  • 80 / 100 Shopping

    Wide variety of shops within a few minutes

  • 70 / 100 Parks

    Large amount of park space nearby

  • 0 / 100 Noise Level

    Many sources of noise nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1236 N Emerson St

What type of rental is available at 1236 N Emerson St?

There is currently a 1 Bed 1 Bath Home for rent with 705 sq ft listed at 1236 N Emerson St. It is Available Now.

How much is the rent at 1236 N Emerson St?

The rental at 1236 N Emerson St is currently listed at $1,580.

What area of town is 1236 N Emerson St located in?

Located in the Humboldt Neighborhood, 1236 N Emerson St is in the 97217 Zip Code of Portland, OR.

Nearby Schools

Roosevelt High School

Portland School District 1j
6941 North Central Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1484 Students)
2/10

Jefferson High School

Portland School District 1j
5210 North Kerby Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (606 Students)
5/10

Beach Elementary School

Portland School District 1j
1710 North Humboldt Street
Public School - Grades PK-5 (295 Students)
9/10

Ockley Green

Portland School District 1j
6031 North Montana Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-8 (409 Students)
8/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1236 N Emerson St.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Oregon Jewish Museum

310 NW Davis St
5 minute drive / 2.48 miles away

Portland Art Museum

1219 SW Park Avenue
6 minute drive / 3.02 miles away

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

1945 SE Water Avenue
7 minute drive / 3.63 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreen's

6116 NE M L King Blvd
3 minute drive / 1.05 miles away

Walgreens

2829 N Lombard St
4 minute drive / 1.43 miles away

Safeway

1100 NE Broadway St
4 minute drive / 2.15 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Portland Community College - Cascade Campus

705 N Killingsworth Street
1 minute drive / 0.37 miles away

Concordia University-Portland

2811 NE Holman Street
4 minute drive / 2.22 miles away

Pacific Northwest College Of Art

511 NW Broadway
4 minute drive / 2.28 miles away

Groceries

New Seasons Market

6400 N Interstate Ave
1 minute drive / 0.62 miles away

Cash & Carry

1420 NW 14th Ave
5 minute drive / 1.86 miles away

Safeway

1100 NE Broadway St
4 minute drive / 2.15 miles away

Hospitals

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center

2801 N Gantenbein Avenue
3 minute drive / 1.21 miles away

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center

1015 Nw 22nd Avenue, W121
4 minute drive / 2.19 miles away

Providence Portland Medical Center

4805 Ne Glisan Street
8 minute drive / 3.94 miles away

Military Bases

Portland Airport Air Guard Station

9 minute drive / 4.26 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Pittcock Mansion

3229 NW Pittock Drive
6 minute drive / 3.01 miles away

Oaks Amusement Park

7805 SE Oaks Park Way
13 minute drive / 6.3 miles away

1236 N Emerson St has 2 parks within 6.3 miles, including Pittcock Mansion, and Oaks Amusement Park.

Shopping Centers

Vanport Square

5225 NE Martin Luther King Blvd
2 minute drive / 0.88 miles away

Walnut Park Shopping Center

412-446 NE Killingsworth St
2 minute drive / 0.94 miles away

Cascade Square Retail Center

710-740 NE Killingsworth St
3 minute drive / 1.07 miles away

1236 N Emerson St has 5 shopping centers within 1.1 miles.

Transit Stations

N Killingsworth-MAX Yellow Line

1 minute drive / 0.21 miles away

N Prescott-MAX Yellow Line

1 minute drive / 0.35 miles away

Rosa Parks-MAX Yellow Line

2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away

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