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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Balcony
  • Patio, deck or balcony
  • Free parking space
  • Sprawling park-like setting
  • Garages
  • Assigned off-street parking

Location

8778 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97203, USA|St. Johns
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Management

Breakwater Northwest

Leasing office

(971) 247-3315 ext. 2

Property Overview

Parkside Commons offers strong overall value with an 8.8 expert rating, excellent marks for price, amenities, and location, plus a solid level of trustworthiness. It stands out for its pet-friendly nearby resources, outdoor spaces, abundant photo coverage, and practical features like balcony or patio options, free parking, garages, and assigned off-street parking in a park-like setting.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Parkside Commons is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Parkside Commons 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

  • More space
  • Less expensive
  • Balcony

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

St. Johns 1 bedroom 1 bath in park-like setting/Carpet.1 bed1 bath646 sqft$1,299 /mo1 unit available
2 Bed 1 Bath St. Johns Apartment!2 bed1 bath776 sqft$1,450 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Parkside Commons

Apartment Amenities

Balcony

Appliances

DishwasherOven
Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKCovered Back Patio
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Garage ParkingGarages Available
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

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units108
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About Parkside Commons

HomeApartments in PortlandSt. Johns Parkside Commons

Parkside Commons is a well-maintained apartment complex with 4, 6 and 8-unit buildings, each uniquely situated in a sprawling park-like setting, backing up to gorgeous Pier Park. Parkside Commons is located in the fun and funky neighborhood of St. Johns in North Portland, an easy commute or bus ride into downtown Portland and 10 minutes to University of Portland. Stop by the leasing office for a tour today! Pets okay with pet rent of $50/pet. Max of 2 pets. Parkside Commons has 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. All of our apartments have lots of storage, including a pantry in the 1-bedroom units, and a second closet in the master bedroom in the 2 and 3 bedroom units. All units have a sliding glass door that opens onto a patio, deck or balcony. Assigned off-street parking, 1 free parking space is included with the unit. Additional parking and garages available to rent. Pet friendly units allow dogs and cats with additional pet rent of $50 per pet. Residents pay $55-$75 toward water, sewer and garbage. Tenants pay electricity (PGE). Screening fee is $55 for Applicants 18 years of age and older. Our screening company verifies all information, conducts a criminal background check and obtains a credit report. Income criteria (all sources combined) is 2 1/2 times the rental amount. Security deposit equal to one month's rent, subject to risk factor adjustment per our rental criteria. For screening criteria, please view Breakwater Northwest website. The City of Portland requires a notice to applicants of the Portland Housing Bureau’s Statement of Applicant Rights. Additionally, Portland requires a notice to applicants relating to a Tenant’s right to request a Modification or Accommodation.


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Parkside Commons is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Parkside Commons 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 Parkside Commons
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.
Parkside Commons 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·10A 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.
Parkside Commons stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Parkside Commons 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 Parkside Commons does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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 level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Parkside Commons is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

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 Parkside Commons compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 197 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Balcony
Easy access to the outdoors
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1.3 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 miles away

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Rent trends in St. Johns

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 10% lower than 1-bedrooms in St. Johns.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Parkside Commons to be 14% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in St. Johns.

Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
St. Johns
Portland
A table of studio rental data trends in Portland
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,213
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$1,155
October 2026$1,175
A table of studio rental data trends in St. Johns
MonthMedian Rent
January 2025$1,225
February 2025$1,212
March 2025$1,207
April 2025$1,216
May 2025$1,207
June 2025$1,199
July 2025$1,210
August 2025$1,290
September 2025$1,235
October 2025$1,203
November 2025$1,148
December 2025$1,125
February 2026$1,146
March 2026$1,182
April 2026$1,220
May 2026$1,240
June 2026$1,237
July 2026$1,241
August 2026$1,230
September 2026$1,138
October 2026$1,125

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $51,960 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,299.
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Schools near Parkside Commons

Sitton Elementary School

9930 n smith st

portland, OR, 97203

K-5Public
C+

Sato Elementary School

7775 nw kaiser rd

portland, OR, 97229

K-5Public
A

Washington State School for the Deaf

611 grand blvd

vancouver, WA, 98661

PK, K-12Public

Flex Online School

10740 ne walker rd ste b

hillsboro, OR, 97006

K-12Public
A

Rose City Park

2334 ne 57th ave

portland, OR, 97212

K-5Public
B+
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Getting around Portland near 8778 N Columbia Blvd

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

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

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 8778 N Columbia Blvd, Portland

Groceries

4/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

4/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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