Apartment Shop with me in Portland, OR | Big Updates
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- Опубліковано 1 лис 2021
- Surprise!! This video came a lot sooner than expected....today I take you guys on round 1 of apartment shopping in Portland, OR as I begin the search for my new home for hopefully the next two years! I loved taking you guys along and I pinky promise next time I'll film this better and not be in such a rush. I swear my life is a rush right now. But how are you? what's new in your life? leave me updates below & I'll update you all in a new video soon!
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The most important thing for me when apartment hunting is washer/ dryer in unit and accessible parking
It’s so frustrating thinking about how much compromise needs to be made to get an apartment. I feel like architechs need to think about these layouts more intuitively
EXACTLY. They need to hire me as a consultant!!
I couldn't agree more. I'm also apartment shopping in Portland, Oregon and its been so difficult to find a pretty apartment in a good location. I just don't understand why NEW complexes are still putting carpet in, wire shelving, gray walls / doors, weird textured walls etc. I know that I'm more picky than the average person but all of these things make units look very dated and old. I want something bright, clean and simple!!
@@BradyBates Also those wired shelving are crap and can break so easily if you put too many things on it and then you’re like what’s the point.
@@BradyBates That was what I decided to rent my apartment (no-carpet), the only downside is that every few hours you can listen a train, and it is noisy, but is manageable
Ahh I'm so excited to follow along this apartment journey with you, it's such a frustrating process to actually go through yourself but is super fun to watch someone else do it haha!! And omg I can't get over that penthouse!!!! I'm currently living in a 204 square foot studio apartment with one window so that is like the absolute dream!! Best of luck with the rest of your search ❤️
Omg I know the penthouse was mind blowing!!! The apartment journey continues…we shall see what happens next!
Kiara i'm so so happy for you!!!!
A new step in your life🤩
I hope you find what you're looking for on an apartment
I love apartment shopping videos! I liked both of the apartment buildings you show in this video but I could definitely understand where you were coming from with lots of the pros and cons. Can’t wait to see what you decided!
Absolutely love these types of videos! Soon as I finish up school im off on these kinds of ventures and I cannotttt wait!
Ahhhhhhh! This is exciting! Can’t wait to see more units with you, Kiara. I would say non-negotiable items for me are balcony, washer/dryer, good lighting, not near a highway!
NOOOOO KIARA don't leave us with a cliffhanger ._____. anyway, I'm so happy for you.
Haha I know I’m the worst…I still have more searching to do so it’s not the end of the story..hang tight and I’ll keep the updates coming!
I live in a great apartment complex in Portland that I was so lucky to not only get in but be able to stay in! It's a tight knit community that's kind of tucked away not on the best side of town. I absolutely love it! When it's right, it's right. You'll just know 💕
My non-negotiables are an in-unit washer/dryer and a heated underground garage! Where I live it gets to be -40 degrees celsius in the winter haha. Loved this video!!
I live in Alberta. It gets that cold here too
Underground garages need security more than heat here. I’ve lived in Portland since 2018 and it doesn’t even get below 19 F
Oh my...I can't wait for the new video...will love it for sure...Woohoo new apartment coming 🎉...anyways love you Kiara and can't wait to watch this new chapter of your life to unfold❤️
So excited for this new apartment hunting!!! Loved the video Kiara!
I’m so glad! Thanks for watching!
Awww I love this videooo!! I can’t wait to see apartment videos and decorating ✨✨🥰🥰
Something I could never compromise on in a house/ apartment is who I’m living with! After having bad housemates and then good ones it makes the world of difference ❤️
Wait this is SUCH a good one. I think I’d pick good people to live with or live alone and give almost everything else up 😂
@@KiaraMadisen Tell me about after my last roommates situation almost two years ago, I promised myself never to live with roommates again, I lived in the house with like 6 roommates, but one of the roommate was an alcoholic so...., that house was sold and then I moved back to my Mom, and few months later, I moved where I am now by myself
Oh my goddes!!! Yes girl! Sending positive vibes and LOVE your way!!!! Hope all works out!!!
Me too!
Can't wait for more videos of your apartment shopping! I've always loved your videos esp the moving in and out process 😂 I have been following you since your freshman college apartment! 😍 Woah! That's a very long time. ☺️ Love from The Philippines ❤️
yes! washer and dryer in unit is a must. and good lighting / floor to ceiling windows are really important to me
So exciting to see you go through this apartment hunt! I wish the best for you! Apartments can be so finicky to search for, especially if you see one thing and get moved into a different thing 🤦🏻♀️
I don’t think I’ll be able to compromise on having no furniture space, especially if I’ll be staying there for more than a couple years.
Loving yours and Hannah’s , apartment vlogs lately
Hannah’s are SO good.
there are also a lot of charming older apartments that might fit your budget better? i know there's pros and cons with the old vs. new builds but i love all the vintage apartments in pdx. good luck!
I haven’t looked a ton at those to be honest! I love the high security that comes with living in the more modern apartments and my parents are very safety worried especially with me living alone, but I do think your right that their could be a gem out there so I’ll have to keep my eye out!
So excited for you!! 🥰❤️
Thanks amber!
Great apartment shopping and happy November, Kiara!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much for watching!!
Those views of Portland and Mount Hood are amazing!
You look stunning 😍 Can’t wait to see the final place!
Me too!
in unit washer/dryer was a huge one when I was apartment hunting with my husband...after having to haul my laundry to the dorm/old apartment laundry rooms, I was like nope! no more!
Having lived in a very similar building in Hillsboro (Orenco) - I recognize the builder. One thing I caution you on (or rather to make you aware) is that every year your rent will increase by $100-$200. These are the nicer apartments in the area that typically get you in with lower-prices (relatively speaking) and then wham...once you're all comfy, when the lease is about up, you'll find out they're raising the lease rate. It's disappointing especially when you find an apartment you really like. Just beware!
This is so exciting! Can't wait to hear how the rest of the apartment journey goes :)
I can't wait to share!
Oh my god those apartments!!! So excited for this!
Thanks for watching!!
So fun coming along on these apartment hunting videos! The floor to ceiling windows were fabulous in that penthouse! Apartments and condos in downtown Portland are very expensive, rival LA prices. Upside is you are right in the middle of everything! Hope you find the right one soon!
Being in the middle of everything in Portland is more terrifying than it is convenient. Cannot wait to move out of here.
I love touring apartments, this was so fun! I'm very picky too but at the same time, rent is expensive and it's where I'm gonna spend a lot of time so compromising isn't always worth it. Location is soo important to me as well as lighting, if it's too dark I get so down. Hope you found something and I'm excited to hear about the update!! 😜
Girlll! I have been following your journey since you very first started college!! Also I live in Portland too!!
I loved this video , your sweater looks so aesthetic ✨
Aww thanks girlie!! Hope you have an amazing day ❤️
@@KiaraMadisen yes, love the video and sweater! Where is it from?
Was not expecting this already and girl that orange turtleneck suits you so well 😍😍
This is so exciting! I love flowing your journey 🤩 something I would not compromise on when I had to move was parking! Where I live there are parking spots for some apartment buildings, but in the city’s you often have to park on the side of the road and I just stresses me out living on a road where I don’t know if there is any parking when I come home 🚙 and I really wanted a dishwasher and balcony and I’m so lucky I got all of those things 🤩 the only thing I’m missing is my own washer and dryer (we have one of each we share in the basement) and heating in the bathroom floor - the floor is SO cold and it’s not even winter yet 😅 good luck finding your new home 🥰
Aaaaaaah, how am I so excited to see somebodys elses life unfold🥺❤❤
Haha I always am too!
Yasssss for Portland! I live here, love our city!
Me too! Oregon for life!
Ahh that is exciting! Apartment hunting is so much fun but also stressful coz all the comparing all the apartments to make a choice!
Exactly!! It’s a love hate relationship for sure.
I’m from Vancouver, just across the water. So it was really fun seeing the apartments in Portland since I visit there basically every week LOL
Love that you have a relationship with your dad ❤️ Him going with you ❤️❤️❤️
To me the most important things are location (quiet, clean part of the city), with good public transport connections (I live in Europe), not so much away from the city center/work, with some greenery in the neighbourhood. In the apartment itself I would not do without a bathtub and also decent storage space. Sensible layout is also a must.
This is Portland OR, so I think having a lot of green is probably the only achievable item on your list. Portland sucks I cannot wait to move away from here. I have a townhome next to the river looking at 2 beautiful iconic parks and a bridge, but I can’t park my car on the street. I’ve had large rocks thrown in my car by crazy naked people in the middle of the day, plus catalytic converters stolen. Getting rid of my newer car because gas station attendants tell me I look like “the enemy” when I drive our Mercedes. Public transport is really just the buses or MAX, but I would rather avoid the public of Portland it’s different here than Europe sadly. Sensible layouts are difficult to come by here for some reason. Even a lot of homes to purchase are built like bowling alleys, so long and narrow.
I love the penthouse in the second building!
You always pick the cutest outfits. 🤍 I love your hair too.
Aww thanks…I was about to take fam pics hence the outfit 😅
Thanks girl!! For doing the apt hunting for me 🤣 social anxiety is so real for me and these little interactions require so much energy !! Lol lots of love going ur way
Haha I feel! It’s so much work to go on the hunt but I’m glad I could share it with you to save you some time and energy!! Hood you’re having a good Tuesday, thank you for watching ❤️
Yes!! Love the video!!
I’m so glad! Thanks for watching!
We viewed 6 units in the same building, and ended up being accepted for one. The problem was we didn't know which one until the day we moved in! We were the first tenants in that apartment which was a real blessing, but it also had a number of issues the first year we lived there. We were there for 3 years though!
Omg this is so exciting - love a good car chat
The tea is always spilt in the car 😉
She moves so much just for the apartment shopping videos! But they're a real treat so that's alright with me. In an apartment I would definitely also need a laundry unit
Haha I know it seems like that but I swear it’s not. I explained this is the why I moved out video. I needed to reevaluate with school and save some money by living at home. I’m trying to find a place I’m really happy with so I don’t have to move as much because I’m so tired of it and moving is so expensive!!
If you don’t mind me asking but what was the price for the one bedrooms for apartment 1 and 2! In unit washer and dryer is an absolute must for me!
Tbh when I used to live in the college dorms for 2 years, even though the laundry was on the same floor as my room was, it’s just the whole idea of being kind of inconvenienced while having to wash close!
I had to put my clothes in the washer, set a timer, rush to go get them out, so as for no one to throw my clothes onto of the washer or on the gross floor. 😭 laundry I feel like is just much much easier when it is your own apartment, you can switch clothes to each machine whenever you feel like.
I’ve also never been a huge balcony person, it’s not something I ever care about having, especially if they charge you extra for it!
It did crazy seeing these prices for a one bedroom in Portland, because in tucson, AZ the pretty nice one bedrooms (NOT LUXURY) are only about 1499/month! Although I love the modern look of these places!
I also hate wire shelves in my closets! They look so cheap and they’re hard to move clothes back and forth on the racks
Love this building!!
It’s so nice!!
All of the apartment looks amazing! You look so beautiful in this video! 💗💯
Thank you so much!
@@KiaraMadisen you’re welcome!
for me location is the most important. all the apartments look amazing, i love how the kitchen is placed. i can’t wait to see more about your apartment shopping journey!!
I agree location is such a big deal! Thanks so much for watching & following along!
OMG we’re moving into that penthouse one day. manifesting it now
I was apartment shopping in Portland two weeks ago, I finally decided to rent a room in a house. It ended up costing half of what I would have paid for a one bedroom. One bedroom units were going for 1500$+ and my room costs 700$ with utilities included.
Hey Lucie! Would you be willing to chat about which apartment complexes you looked at? I’m going apartment hunting in Portland the week after Thanksgiving!
@@maryvogel4785 check out Vista St. Clair. The rooms are a bit small but the location is very nice and you can walk to public transportation.
@@luciem4562 thank you! I ended up getting something out of town, closer to where I work. Apartments are pricier than I expected! But mostly pretty nice I thought. I hope you enjoy your new situation!
seeing the view of portland from the penthouse lowkey kinda made me tear up a bit haha, i haven't been back since july this year. i'm so excited for you!!!
Ugh I know I was like THIS is Portland and why I love it so much. Insane views. Can’t wait for you to come home to hopefully some good snow this winter!
I was there three days ago😭 so beautiful!!!
wow these apartments in the first builung are so big, here in germany you would rent these for two people! And also having this huge kitchen it great plus you almost never habe walk in closets in rentals here. But excited what you're gonna choose ofc!
That was for sure a perk!! A 700 SQ FT apartment for a one bedroom is huge!
Yaaay for New adventures
Oh yea!! Excited to see where I end up!!
Definitely in unit washer/dryer! I've done the communal laundry thing before and it's definitely not my fave haha
Yes!! I do not have time to take my laundry anywhere else!
I liked apartment number two. That would be my pick. I have never seen a common area before. Wash and dryer a must
Apartment compromising stinks. Especially when you realize it's not possible budget-wise to get an apartment with everything you need/want. For me, I gave up the in-unit washer/dryer and I believe that's why I am not fully happy with the apartment I'm living in currently.
It is SO hard because every place is so different. And a washer dryer compromise is hard…hopefully you can keep your eye out for a place that fits your needs more and move in time!
A comfortable living room and a big kitchen is defenitely my priority when searching for an apartment.
my apartment dealbreaker is for sure a washer and dryer!!!
I’m in the search as well but I’m having to do it virtually across the country. It’s overwhelming!
Location is the most important or the first thing I look up to. Is it near my family, some friends or is it near my school, work and supermarket.
I can live without a lot of amenities. I'm happy with the basics and a chill Location without noise, that's perfect
I also lived at home for the last part of my degree, it is sooo much cheaper. These were neat apartments
Yayy for new beginnings 💃
Hoping for a new year and a new apartment!!
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Thank you so so much for following my journey! Hope you have the best day today!
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I love filming them!
No way, not me just moving to Portland too lol. GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!
300k is coming ❤❤❤ let's make it before Christmas ❤Btw love the video
Wait but now I need a video of Doug reacting to NYC micro apartment tour videos 😂😂
Omg. He’s be like “see these people live in no space why dont I build you something like this in the backyard and you can live in it” 😂
Kinda cool to see the inside of these new buildings here I live in a 100 year old apartment building cause I love the old character
The second one you saw tho was pretty love the industrial look as well
I know there are so many amazing options here I love it!
The penthouse was a dream 😍🥺 But honestly, even if I had the money, do I really wanna spend that much on a living space when I can invest the same amount of money in other things, like traveling, unique furniture, food 😄 ?!
I think lightening is a must, the kitchen/living space and a washing machine are key elements for my future apartment. But it's different in Germany, as many apartments only have space to put your own washing machine and in older apartments you even have to have your own kitchen 😅 I think it's because of the risk of possible damage that the landlord/lady would need to pay for 🤷🏼♀️
If I had the money to afford that penthouse, I would just buy a house. At least the house is an investment.
I know that’s so much to spend on rent! Buying a house would be so much smarter! Lighting is huge for me too! Totally makes or breaks everything!
I found your channel yesterday and I love it! Have seen the apartment tour :). Would you share why you are moving? I liked your current aparment a lot, the new one will be cute as well :)
Yes a new apartment ✨✨✨✨✨
Exciting things to come!
washer/dryer is definitely it for me! I already hate doing laundry so going somewhere else to do it really sounds terrible (I recognize this is a really privileged opinion)
Hey Kiera! So....the Penthouse unit at THE RODNEY is one I looked at that is also right on the 405 and I TOO FELL IN L❤️❤️❤️VE with it!! I'm looking specifically in the Pearl. I've toured many units already and will be heading to another building this Wednesday that just popped up in my search! I can't compromise on location of the building and I specifically need a corner unit PREFERABLY SE facing and I need a balcony. Also at LEAST 1000 sq ft and 2 bdrm 2 ba. (I'm an empty nester so a different time of life than yourself;) But I'm LOVING touring units in Portland and totally digging all the rent specials currently being offered! Maybe we will be neighbors one day! Happy Apartment Hunting to you!!🎉🍾💃🏼
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Love you lots 😘😘😘
Must haves in the room for me are large living room, windows, decent size kitchen and closet space
Yes yes yes 🤩 these are all big musts!
omg this is so cool, i just found your channel and i live in portland lol!
So cool! Love meeting more cool Portlanders!
I loved your vlogs and for me you are sweetheart and congrats on the apartment
Thanks!
@@KiaraMadisen of course
you should check out Heartline Apartments in the pearl district. This is where we live and have a view of the bridge you mentioned. The whole building is concrete as well so you do not hear anyone on the floors above or below. Also, the roof top with a fire pit is a nice touch.
Girl , I live in Beaverton! I’ve been looking for apts in Portland and Beaverton! Ugh so much money !
Windows. Windows and light is everything. Everything else is secondary. Well, and some decent kitchen counter space.
I think the last and most affordable one was nice.
How far away is Portland from where you live now? And does Oregon have travel restrictions? I'm moving out of my flat that's 2hrs away from my parent's home as it's likely I won't be able to travel over Christmas because of covid travel restrictions
Welcome to Portland OR , and yeah looking for apartment is not easy and so stressful, I finally was able to move by myself and rent my own apartment last year, my rent is less than $1000, but it is low income, in December is going to be 1 years living in this apartments.
Love Kiara👹
Thanks for watching!! ❤️
I might be relocating soon. I never thought of an Apartment. I want something with a shop area so I can do a work from home business at the same time as living space. That last one was beautiful with all the windows but $4800 only means it'll be empty for a long time. I was in an apartment when I was 18 and neighbors being just on the other side of a wall makes living in an apartment a hush, hush world. I don't know what living in Portland would be like either.
Non negotiables are washer dryer being at least on-site, and no stall showers! It’s gotta be a bathtub or at least as big as a bathtub, or I get claustrophobic haha
I agree!! The apartment I saw with a stall shower…I was like come on I’m not paying $1600 for a dorm sized shower
I am looking for an apartment right now too and it has to have in unit washer and dryer and parking since I am buying a car too. Since I moved to a lower cost of living city this apartment can be bigger and I will be getting a two bed this time instead of a studio so I can have a proper office since I will be working from home so much.
Great video!
amazing we miss you 😘
Missed you! Thanks for being patient!
Kiara I totally understand the frustration! I was looking for months before I found the place I wanted and it checks off all my boxes even though I was disappointed at not getting other ones! What is meant to be will be haha! And now I finally have the place that checks off every single box, including the move in date of January since it’s a brand new complex that is still being built😁I wish you the best of luck girl!!!!
For people that have the unstable wire closets - it’s very cheap to go get some bars from Home Depot and install them in a closet. I had a friend do mine and it looks amazing as well as can hold the crazy amount of clothes I own.
That’s such a great idea! Thanks for the tip!
I'm so jealous of that top-floor apartment at the end. ):
Same. I need to put bunk beds in there with all my friends and split rent 😂
@@KiaraMadisen DO IT
Hello fellow Portlander. I love the videos. I am too looking for a apartment in Portland or. Thank you so much.
Storage space is huge and that would be my biggest complaint about my husband and I's current apartment. We have plenty of it but at the same time not enough especially in one of the cabinets in our bathroom. I feel like the cabinet could have at least one or two more shelves.
Can I ask you what apartments you went to!? I def want the walk in closet!! Lol
For me it's definitely washer and dryer!! I do not have time to spend hours at a laundromat.
SAME. I do not have time for that especially with how much I wash my scrubs!