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The Melrose Apartments
Property highlights
The Melrose Apartments provide an ideal living space for those who cherish nature and modern convenience, situated just 17 minutes from downtown Portland. Surrounded by two rivers and expansive wetlands, it offers tranquil living with easy access to North Lombard's dining and shopping delights. The freshly upgraded apartments feature stylish kitchens and wood-style flooring, receiving excellent feedback from residents who appreciate the ample amenities, including a central pool and on-site laundry. With a welcoming environment for both cats and dogs, The Melrose stands out for its pet-friendly policies. This community offers remarkable value, being priced notably below the metro average, making it an excellent choice for city dwellers who love both modern living and nature's proximity.
- 0 units available
- 1 Bed • 2 Beds • 3+ Beds
- Location
- 6734 North Fessenden Street, Portland OR 97203, St. Johns
- Amenities
- On-site laundry, Pet friendly, Parking, Stainless steel, Pool, E-payments + more
- Commute
Rent Special
Up to 8 weeks free + waived app fees!* *Restrictions may apply
Restrictions may apply
Price and Availability
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Discover our newly remodeled apartment homes! The Melrose Apartments for rent in Portland, Oregon, is in the up and coming St. Johns neighborhood. Only 17 minutes to downtown Portland, it is a nature lover’s paradise surrounded by two rivers and sizable wetlands. Moments away is North Lombard, a shopping mecca filled with shops, eateries, coffee hangouts and vintage shops. Our community offers one-, two-, and three- bedroom homes. Select homes have updated kitchens, flooring and fixtures. Our community offers an array of amenities to include a central pool and multiple on-site laundry facilities for your convenience. Welcome home to The Melrose.
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Property Details (Fees & Lease)
Must have 2x the rent in total household income (before taxes)
For full property qualifying criteria, please see the property website
Pets allowed
Cats, dogs
Explore the Area
Fred Meyer
0.5 mi
New Seasons Market
0.5 mi
Grocery Outlet
0.7 mi
New Colombia Free Food Market
0.9 mi
East Side Delicatessen
1.0 mi
Overeasy Bar & Breakfast
0.1 mi
Rose City Taqueria
0.2 mi
Victorico’s
0.5 mi
McDonald's
0.5 mi
Big Kahuna's BBQ & Catering
0.5 mi
North Fessenden & Columbia Way
0.1 mi
North Fessenden & Columbia Way
0.1 mi
North Macrum & Powers
0.1 mi
North Macrum & Powers
0.1 mi
North Fessenden & Midway
0.2 mi
Pearson Field
4.2 mi
Pearson Field
4.3 mi
Portland Downtown Heliport
5.5 mi
Portland International Airport
6.5 mi
Robert L. Delanoy Airport
9.5 mi
1 /10
George Middle School
Public6-8
417 Students
0.3 mi
2 /10
Roosevelt High School
Public9-12
857 Students
0.3 mi
2 /10
Cesar Chavez K-8 School
PublicK-8
540 Students
0.8 mi
3 /10
Astor Elementary School
PublicK-8
425 Students
0.9 mi
2 /10
James John Elementary School
PublicK-5
368 Students
1.0 mi
Data provided by GreatSchools. Ratings are based on test scores and additional metrics when available.
Peninsula Crossing Trail
0.3 mi
Northgate Park
0.3 mi
George Park
0.3 mi
New Columbia Pocket Park
0.7 mi
McKenna Park
0.7 mi
Roughriders Stadium
0.3 mi
Mija Hot Yoga
0.5 mi
West Coast Fitness
0.7 mi
The Belmont Goats
0.7 mi
North Portland Eagles
0.7 mi
Tré Bone
1.0 mi
It's A Dog's Life
1.1 mi
Cathedral Animal Hospital
1.2 mi
Off Leash Area
1.4 mi
Chimney Dog Park
1.6 mi
Getting Around
Walk & Transit Scores
Walk Score: 73 — Very Walkable, with shops and services easily within reach.Transit Score: 42 — Limited public transit service in the area.Public Transit Access
The St. Johns area benefits from access to public transit options, such as 6 nearby routes: 6 bus, 0 rail, 0 otherNearby public transit stops include:
- North Fessenden & Columbia Way (~0.02 mi)
- North Macrum & Powers (~0.14 mi)
- North Fessenden & Midway (~0.16 mi)
- North Columbia Boulevard & Oregonian (~0.2 mi)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In Portland, OR, the average rent is $1,434+ for a studio, $1,856+ for a 1-bedroom, $2,480+ for a 2-bedroom, and $2,660+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in Portland, OR, check out our monthly Portland, OR Rent Report.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
Some of The Melrose Apartments's amenities include on-site laundry, pet friendly, and parking. To see the other amenities this property offers, check out the Amenities section.
The Melrose Apartments is offering the following rent specials: Up to 8 weeks free + waived app fees!* *Restrictions may apply
Yes, The Melrose Apartments is pet-friendly.
Yes, The Melrose Apartments offers parking.
No, The Melrose Apartments does not offer units with in unit laundry.
Yes, The Melrose Apartments has a pool.
Yes, The Melrose Apartments has accessible units.
No, The Melrose Apartments does not have units with dishwashers.
No, The Melrose Apartments does not have units with air conditioning.