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Highlights

  • Cozy personal space
  • Easy access
  • Common areas

Location

601 NE 162nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230, USA|Wilkes
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Management

Housing Northwest, Inc. - The 601

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(541) 373-8499

Property Overview

The 601 is a highly rated community with an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 9.5/10, highlighted by perfect scores for price, location, and quality, plus strong trustworthiness. Residents benefit from cozy personal spaces, convenient common areas, and easy access to public transportation right at the property, with a grocery store within a short drive. With strong value-for-money metrics and ample photos to preview the homes and amenities, it offers an appealing balance of comfort, convenience, and transparency.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.5
Excellent
The 601 is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space
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Floor plans

Glendoveer-Renovated (1Bd/1Ba)1 bed1 bath650 sqft$1,050–$1,150 /mo2 units availableLocated conveniently between Portland and Gresham, the neighborhood setting creates the ideal environment for studying as The 601 provides easy access to both Portland Community College and Mt. Hood Community College to name just a few. With three shopping centers and five parks within three miles, there’s no need to travel far to feel right at home. Our spacious, light-filled apartment homes offer cozy personal space, while our common areas provide ample opportunity to foster connection and a sense of community. Our residents must be enrolled in school at least part-time to live at a College Housing Northwest property. This can be a trade school, community college or any type of higher education along with traditional colleges and universities. Photographs and floor plans are for illustration purposes only. You may view the rental criteria at: https chnw org wp-content uploads 2024 12 CHNW-Rental-Criteria-2024 pdf
Fairview-Renovated (2Bd/1Ba)2 bed1 bath850 sqft$1,275 /mo1 unit availableOur residents must be enrolled in school at least part-time to live at a College Housing Northwest property. This can be a trade school, community college or any type of higher education along with traditional colleges and universities. Located conveniently between Portland and Gresham, the neighborhood setting creates the ideal environment for studying as The 601 provides easy access to both Portland Community College and Mt. Hood Community College to name just a few. With three shopping centers and five parks within three miles, there’s no need to travel far to feel right at home. Our spacious, light-filled apartment homes offer cozy personal space, while our common areas provide ample opportunity to foster connection and a sense of community. Equal Housing Opportunity: We are an Equal Housing Opportunity provider. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or sexual orientation. Photographs and floor plans are for illustration purposes only. You may view the rental criteria at: https chnw org wp-content uploads 2024 12 CHNW-Rental-Criteria-2024 pdf

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About The 601

HomeApartments in PortlandWilkes The 601

Located conveniently between Portland and Gresham, the neighborhood setting creates the ideal environment for studying as The 601 provides easy access to both Portland Community College and Mt. Hood Community College to name just a few. With three shopping centers and five parks within three miles, there’s no need to travel far to feel right at home. Our spacious, light-filled apartment homes offer cozy personal space, while our common areas provide ample opportunity to foster connection and a sense of community. Photographs are for illustration purposes only. College Housing Northwest is a nonprofit organization founded in 1969 by students to support students in the areas of housing, academic success, and personal development. As part of this mission, College Housing Northwest provides below-market rate housing for students pursuing higher education in the Portland area.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.5
/10
Excellent
The 601 is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated The 601
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The 601 offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, The 601 is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The 601 offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
The 601 has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at The 601.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The 601 has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The 601 compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 210 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Wilkes

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 12% lower than 1-bedrooms in Wilkes.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The 601 to be 9% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Wilkes.

Median rents as of May 2 2026.
Wilkes
Portland
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Portland
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,472
June 2024$1,477
July 2024$1,488
August 2024$1,495
September 2024$1,496
October 2024$1,495
November 2024$1,459
December 2024$1,472
January 2025$1,443
February 2025$1,425
March 2025$1,415
April 2025$1,400
May 2025$1,401
June 2025$1,422
July 2025$1,404
August 2025$1,420
September 2025$1,406
October 2025$1,399
November 2025$1,399
December 2025$1,395
January 2026$1,392
February 2026$1,395
March 2026$1,397
April 2026$1,398
May 2026$1,395
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Wilkes
MonthMedian Rent
February 2025$1,195
March 2025$1,207
April 2025$1,195
May 2025$1,220
November 2025$1,185
January 2026$1,150
February 2026$1,112
March 2026$1,150
April 2026$1,195

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$42,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $42,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,050.
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Schools near The 601

Margaret Scott Elementary School

14700 ne sacramento st

portland, OR, 97230

K-5Public
C-

Wheatley School

14030 ne sacramento st

portland, OR, 97230

K-12Public

Functional Living Skills Program

11611 ne ainsworth cir

portland, OR, 97220

K-12Public

The Creeks

2470 sw halsey

troutdale, OR, 97060

K-12Public

Rose City Park

2334 ne 57th ave

portland, OR, 97212

K-5Public
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Neighborhood

Wilkes | Portland, OR

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Portland near 601 NE 162nd Ave

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 601 NE 162nd Ave, Portland

Groceries

3/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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