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Garden Villa earns a strong overall impression with a Zumper Expert Rating of 8.1, reflecting solid value, standout location, and a well-rounded set of amenities. It offers off-street parking, on-site laundry, a landscaped courtyard, BBQ and picnic areas, garden-style community spaces, and recreation areas, along with appealing extras like many photos, strong value per square foot, and nearby pet resources.
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Pet owners| Studio | Studio | 1 bath | 600 sqft | $1,150–$1,250 /mo | 2 units available | ||
| Cottage | 1 bed | 1 bath | 700 sqft | $1,650 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2 bed | 1 bath | 800+ sqft | $1,400–$1,450 /mo | 2 units available |
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Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Barbecue/Picnic Area | Courtyard |
| Outdoor Space |
Per-applicant. Refund Policy: Non-refundable. Custom one-time fee: Application Charges.
One-time. Refund Policy: Non-refundable. Custom one-time fee: Deposit.
Other
Off-street parking is available.
Monthly. 2 others max. Off-street parking is available.
One-time. 2 pets max. Refund Policy: Non-refundable. Custom one-time fee: Pet rent.
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| Year built | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Units | 45 |
Welcome to Garden Villa Apartments, a welcoming garden-style community tucked into Portland’s vibrant Lents/Southeast neighborhood. Located at 8435 SE Insley Street, Garden Villa offers the comfort of a quieter residential setting while keeping residents close to everyday conveniences, public transit, local dining, shopping, parks, and major commuting routes throughout Portland. Garden Villa is designed for residents who want practical comfort, approachable living, and a strong neighborhood connection. The community features off-street parking, on-site laundry facilities, resident online services, a landscaped courtyard, BBQ and picnic areas, and inviting shared outdoor space that makes it easy to enjoy Portland’s mild seasons close to home. The setting has a classic courtyard-style feel, with mature landscaping, walk-up apartment access, and a comfortable community atmosphere. Inside the apartments, residents will find functional layouts with the everyday essentials that make a home easy to live in. Apartment features include well-appointed kitchens with a refrigerator, range, oven, dishwasher, disposal, freezer, and generous cabinet space in select layouts. Homes may also include air conditioning, window coverings, carpeting or hard-surface style flooring, tub/shower bathrooms, heating, and select private outdoor space such as patios, porches, balconies, decks, or yard-style areas depending on the apartment. Select homes also offer walk-in closets or added interior storage areas, helping residents keep their space organized and comfortable. Garden Villa offers thoughtfully designed floor plans that provide more room than many newer compact apartment communities. Published floor plan options currently highlight studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, with sizes ranging from approximately 600 to 980 square feet. Studio homes are approximately 600 square feet and offer a smart, efficient layout. The one-bedroom Cottage floor plan is approximately 700 square feet and provides a comfortable separation of living and sleeping space. Two-bedroom floor plans include both one-bath and one-and-a-half-bath layouts at approximately 980 square feet, giving residents more flexibility for households, roommates, home office needs, hobbies, or additional storage. The location is one of Garden Villa’s strongest selling points. Set in the Lents/Southeast Portland area, residents enjoy easy access to I-205, SE 82nd Avenue, US-26/Powell Boulevard, and other major routes that connect to Downtown Portland, Clackamas, Vancouver, Happy Valley, and the greater metro area. The community is also near public transit options, including MAX Green Line connections, giving residents access to E/SE Portland, Clackamas, Portland City Center, and Portland State University. For residents who enjoy walking, biking, and outdoor recreation, Garden Villa is well-positioned near some of Southeast Portland’s most useful neighborhood amenities. The Springwater Corridor offers a scenic paved route popular with walkers, runners, and cyclists, while nearby Lents Park provides open green space, recreation areas, community garden access, playground space, athletic amenities, and dog-friendly improvements. Additional nearby outdoor destinations include Beggars-Tick Wildlife Refuge, Brentwood Park, Ed Benedict Park, and Kelly Butte Natural Area. Daily errands and local dining are also convenient. Residents are close to SE 82nd Avenue, Eastport Plaza, SE 82nd Center, Peter..
How Garden Villa compares to other nearby properties.
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Considerations
Studio apartments at Garden Villa cost about 10% more than the average rent price for studios in Lents.
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 35% higher than 1-bedrooms in Lents.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Garden Villa to be 12% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Lents.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,199 |
| 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 | $1,172 |
| November 2026 | $1,175 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $895 |
| December 2024 | $895 |
| January 2026 | $1,060 |
| February 2026 | $1,051 |
| June 2026 | $999 |
| July 2026 | $1,058 |
| August 2026 | $1,116 |
| September 2026 | $1,050 |
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Lents | Portland, OR
Northwest District • 10 Nw 20th Ave
Studio
$900–$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Gresham-North Central • 20711 Se Stark St
1–2 Beds
$1,385–$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.South Tabor • 7123 Se Powell Blvd
3 Beds
$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Sellwood - Moreland • 1721 Se Tacoma St
Studio
$1,200–$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Homestead • 1311 Sw Gibbs St
Studio–2 Beds
$1,195–$2,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Northwest District • 2250 Nw Kearney St
1 Bed
$1,650–$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Eliot • 2405 N Vancouver Ave
Studio–1 Bed
$1,050–$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Downtown Portland • 1405 Sw Park Ave
Studio
$995–$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Northwest District • 10 Nw 20th Ave
Studio
$900–$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Gresham-North Central • 20711 Se Stark St
1–2 Beds
$1,385–$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.South Tabor • 7123 Se Powell Blvd
3 Beds
$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Sellwood - Moreland • 1721 Se Tacoma St
Studio
$1,200–$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Homestead • 1311 Sw Gibbs St
Studio–2 Beds
$1,195–$2,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Northwest District • 2250 Nw Kearney St
1 Bed
$1,650–$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Eliot • 2405 N Vancouver Ave
Studio–1 Bed
$1,050–$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Downtown Portland • 1405 Sw Park Ave
Studio
$995–$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
