This historic Portland is at its best, a vintage plex architecturally designed and built in 1909 an era when multi-dwelling units had just become an integral part of the city's urban landscape. This first-floor 2-bedroom, 1 bath, apartment features the best of that century a butler's pantry, original pocket doors between the dining and living rooms, natural wood wainscoting, and six-foot windows that flood the space with light. The floors are hardwood in dining room and living room. Bedrooms have new carpet. While keeping the Old World Charm, the apartment has been remodeled for modern convenience: new cabinets, silent drawer closures, a farm-style kitchen sink. The kitchen has a stainless refrigerator and a dishwasher. There is a gas cooking stove and gas furnace in basement. The bathroom has a modern vanity with built-in drawers, a clawfoot tub and a shower. The apartment has a full 1100 SF basement with washer-dryer hook-ups and lots of storage. Located on the Belmont bus line, the unit is a block from Colonel Sumner's Park and near Portland restaurants, coffee shops and markets. There is a shared garden space with picnic table for outdoor use. Each apt. has a raised bed for tenants use in the garden. There is an alley between the two duplexes where bikes can be parked. The apt. is close to Col. Summers Park. Rent is $2225 monthly. ( tenant pays utilities). Security deposit is $2225. Cats permitted (a pet deposit required). No dogs please. Showing by appointment. Don't miss the chance to live in one of SE Portland's architectural classics!
Sunday showing between 1 and 2 pm
Owner pays for yard care and garbage removal. Tenant pays for utilities (gas, water and electricity).
No smoking, cats ok with monthly fee, on street parking only.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,225/mo
903 SE 17th Ave #903, Portland, OR 97214
2beds
1,000sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats OK
Hookups laundry
Forced air
What's special
Modern vanityNew cabinetsLots of storageWasher-dryer hook-upsSix-foot windowsNatural wood wainscotingOriginal pocket doors
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 23, 2025 at 10:52am
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.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator, WD Hookup
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- WD Hookup
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Landscaping included in rent, Water not included in rent, raised bed planting boxes, alley way for bikes.
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 11/21/2025 | Price change | $2,225-1.1%$2/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,250+7.1%$2/sqft |
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| 11/28/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ||
| 11/12/2021 | Price change | $2,100-4.5%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ||
| 11/6/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,200+10%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ||

