possibly moving to portland

my daughter is 18 and considering moving to portland and doesnt know the area, and is trying to look up places to live. she could afford about 700 a month for rent. any ideas on what areas would be good for her would help. she is into the arts, and likes areas with alot going on (think downtown san diego, manhatan new york etc.) thanks

possibly moving to portland

She might like either the Northwest Area or the Hawthorne Area of Portland. The Sunday Oregonian has many options in both places in the advertising section.

possibly moving to portland

I would also recommend she look into living in Northwest, around NW 21st Avenue or so. I lived on NW 19th %26amp; Johnson Street in a one bedroom apartment in a nice building for around $700/mo., but this was a few years ago. Studios would be a little cheaper. There are alot of good restaurants around the area and you can walk to get groceries. Also, it is about a 20 minute walk to the center of downtown, or a quick bus ride.

Thank you for the feedback.

Are those areas fairly safe for a young lady her age? What downtown Portland like?

Thanks!

Downtown Portland is nice.

Portland is a city with offices, buildings where people live, shops, restaurants, hotels and parks.

The University is there, there are aso several Art Schools and Institutes.. the whole city is full of young people going to school, working and enjoying much of what the city offers..which I think is a lot.

Not like Manhattan, forget anything being like Manhattan.

If she is considering moving here and you know nothing about the city, I would suggest a trip up here for the family to explore together..she is young enough that it would not be a bad idea if you see what it is like here too.

I am not sure where she will find rent that low in town, that might be the problem.

Good luck~

All of the places listed above are pretty safe. NW 23rd is a fun area to be and seems to be lively even at night. The Hawthorne area is fun during the day. Living around one of the colleges or university would be nice as well.

Take the advice above and drive around all of the neighborhoods listed to get a good idea for the feel of the different neighborhoods. Drive Burnside Ave both east of the river and west of the river to see all of the places a person shouldn%26#39;t walk around at night or even during the day. Burnside gets a little more friendly the further you get from the river. Portland has a lot going on but will never seem as overwhelming as one of the Big cities.

I can%26#39;t imagine anything being for rent for that price in the NW area though.

Try looking at Craigslist for ideas and The Oregonian online.

Also, look into an apt buidling called the Sitka. They got a subsidy when they were built so they have to keep their rents low for a while, not sure if they are that low, but it won%26#39;t hurt to look. The building is in the Pearl and on the streetcar line.

Good luck~

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