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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Low maintenance hard surface flooring
  • Bright floor to ceiling windows
  • Exquisite brand new community

Location

5680 N Montana Ave, Portland, OR 97217, USA|Overlook
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Property Overview

Shift offers strong overall value with an 8.3 Zumper expert rating, standout price, amenities, and location scores, and a transparent property description. It features stainless steel appliances, low maintenance hard surface flooring, bright floor to ceiling windows, and a brand new community, while nearby schools, 19 photos, and walkable access to transit, parks, and neighborhood gathering spaces add to its appeal.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Shift is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Shift has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

Studio B, 1 BathroomStudio1 bath287 sqft$999–$1,095 /mo3 units available
Studio A, 1 BathroomStudio1 bath309+ sqft$1,050–$1,199 /mo5 units available
Studio B Income RestrictedStudio1 bath404 sqft$1,185 /mo1 unit available
1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1 bed1 bath504+ sqft$1,558–$1,675 /mo2 units available
2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2 bed1 bath765 sqft$1,724–$1,795 /mo2 units available

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Amenities for Shift

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
Dogs OKElevator
Fitness CenterRoof Deck
Smoke-free

Grounds

GateStorage

Services

Package ServiceRecycling
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Charge

Per-applicant. Refund Policy: Non-refundable. Application fee charged per applicant.

$50

REQUIRED FEES

Deposit

One-time. Refund Policy: Non-refundable. Custom one-time fee: Deposit.

$99–$1,799

OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

All Pets Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Pet Terms

2 cats max. Monthly cat rent for all pets.

Dog

Pet Terms

2 dogs max. Monthly dog rent for all pets.

Pet

Pet Terms

2 pets max. Monthly pet rent for all pets.

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Building details

Property details

Units73
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About Shift

HomeApartments in PortlandOverlook Shift

Be among the first to enjoy this exquisite brand new community featuring stainless steel appliances, bright floor to ceiling windows with integrated black out curtains. Enjoy the low maintenance hard surface flooring, open concept loft spaces and convenient trash shoots.


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Shift is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Shift has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Shift
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.
Shift 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·9A 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.
Shift goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Shift receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Shift is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A 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.
While Shift does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Shift provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Shift is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • Community gathering spaces on-site (lounges, rooftops, etc.)

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 18 parks within a mile

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 Shift compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Package service
More secure storage for delivery

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Rent trends in Overlook

Studio apartments at Shift cost about 6% less than the average rent price for studios in Overlook.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 12% higher than 1-bedrooms in Overlook.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Shift to be 17% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Overlook.

Median rents as of Sep 19 2026.
Overlook
Portland
A table of studio rental data trends in Portland
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,219
November 2024$1,202
December 2024$1,199
January 2025$1,193
February 2025$1,193
March 2025$1,180
April 2025$1,178
May 2025$1,178
June 2025$1,175
July 2025$1,174
August 2025$1,196
September 2025$1,185
October 2025$1,150
November 2025$1,173
December 2025$1,163
January 2026$1,147
February 2026$1,152
March 2026$1,195
April 2026$1,185
May 2026$1,187
June 2026$1,180
July 2026$1,195
August 2026$1,182
September 2026$1,157
A table of studio rental data trends in Overlook
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,265
November 2024$1,250
December 2024$1,231
January 2025$1,230
February 2025$1,174
March 2025$1,163
April 2025$1,174
May 2025$1,201
June 2025$1,140
July 2025$1,140
August 2025$1,127
September 2025$1,202
October 2025$1,230
November 2025$1,203
December 2025$1,196
January 2026$1,198
February 2026$1,200
March 2026$1,205
April 2026$1,197
May 2026$1,234
June 2026$1,202
July 2026$1,156
August 2026$1,141
September 2026$1,145

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 5680 N Montana Ave?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$42,000/yr

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

Beach Elementary School

1710 n humboldt st

portland, OR, 97217

PK, K-5Public
A-

Rose City Park

2334 ne 57th ave

portland, OR, 97212

K-5Public
B+

Washington State School for the Deaf

611 grand blvd

vancouver, WA, 98661

PK, K-12Public

Winterhaven School

3830 se 14th ave

portland, OR, 97202

K-8Public
A-

Functional Living Skills Program

11611 ne ainsworth cir

portland, OR, 97220

K-12Public
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Getting around Portland near 5680 N Montana Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 5680 N Montana Ave, Portland

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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In & Out Food
800 N Killingsworth St
Cullen's Corner
4938 N Albina Ave
New Seasons Market
6400 N Interstate Ave
NE Si'ka-Food From the Heart
5625 N Gay Ave

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