The Beverly Portland Review: A Walkable One-Bedroom With a Catch

The Short Answer

The Beverly has the right setup for a Portland renter who wants a spacious one-bedroom, in-unit laundry, and easy access to Hollywood District essentials. The 841-square-foot unit is larger than many newer one-bedrooms, but $2,308 per month is a serious ask for a city where neighborhood and building quality need to justify the rent.

The current offer—up to eight weeks free—changes the first-year math, but the listing does not show the lease term, required fees, or whether the concession applies to Unit 401 specifically. Treat the advertised price as the starting point, not the final monthly cost.

Property Details

Unit 401 at The Beverly, 2025 NE 44th Ave, is listed at $2,308 per month for one bedroom and one bathroom. The apartment measures 841 square feet, is available now, allows pets, and includes an in-unit washer and dryer. Parking is listed as “other parking,” which is too vague to assume a reserved space or even guaranteed on-site availability.

• Neighborhood: Hollywood District, Northeast Portland
• Days on market: 27
• Price change: None shown in the listing data
• Building: Apartment complex with a fitness center
• Availability: Unit 401 listed as available now
• Promotion: Up to eight weeks free, subject to terms

The listing includes 31 photos and a 3D tour, but some images are marked as virtual staging. That matters: staged furniture can make a room look more polished and more spacious than it feels with your own belongings.

The property sits near the Hollywood Theatre, Whole Foods, Grant Park, and Fleur De Lis Bakery. The closest MAX access is around the Hollywood Transit Center, giving transit commuters a practical connection toward downtown and the airport. Interstate 84 is also nearby for drivers heading east or west. The location is more walkable than a typical car-first apartment complex, though the listing does not provide a Walk Score or a detailed parking breakdown.

Where It Wins

The floor plan is the main attraction. At 841 square feet, this is not a cramped one-bedroom built around a narrow galley kitchen. You have enough room for a real work-from-home setup, a dining table, or a living room that does not double as your office. For a digital nomad spending long stretches at home, that extra space matters more than a flashy lobby.

In-unit laundry is another practical win. You avoid shared laundry-room schedules and the weekly trip to a laundromat, which is especially useful if you work irregular hours or have a pet. The building also has a fitness center, and Zillow says fewer than 7% of Portland buildings in its data include one. That figure is a useful signal, though it does not tell you whether the gym has more than a few treadmills and dumbbells.

The Hollywood location gives the apartment a better daily rhythm than a remote complex on the edge of town. Groceries, coffee, entertainment, parks, and transit are close enough to combine into one walk or bike ride. That can reduce car trips even though parking remains unclear.

• ✅ 841 square feet gives a one-bedroom room to breathe
• ✅ In-unit washer and dryer
• ✅ Fitness center in the building
• ✅ Pet-friendly policy
• ✅ Walkable access to Whole Foods, Grant Park, the Hollywood Theatre, and neighborhood restaurants
• ✅ MAX and I-84 access for commuters

Watch Out For

The rent is the uncomfortable part. At $2.74 per square foot, The Beverly is charging for size, location, and building amenities rather than competing as a budget apartment. That can make sense for someone who will use the neighborhood every day, but it is harder to justify if you work remotely, drive everywhere, and mainly need a quiet place to sleep.

The eight-weeks-free promotion needs careful checking. “Up to” is not the same as eight weeks guaranteed, and the listing does not state whether the concession is spread across the lease or applied upfront. Ask for the effective rent, the gross rent after the promotional period, the renewal formula, and every mandatory monthly charge before applying. Zillow also warns that the displayed price may exclude required fees.

Parking is another unresolved cost. “Other parking” does not tell you whether a space is included, reserved, gated, or billed separately. If you own a car, get the parking price and availability in writing. A supposedly walkable apartment can become expensive quickly once parking, utilities, trash, internet, and pet rent are added.

The 27-day market time is not a red flag, but it is not evidence of overwhelming demand either. A unit advertised for nearly a month may still be available because the rent is high, the promotion has conditions, or renters are comparing it with newer buildings. There is no recorded price change in the supplied data, so the listing does not show obvious seller—or, more accurately, landlord—pressure.

• ❌ $2,308 base rent is high for a one-bedroom
• ❌ Required fees and total monthly cost are not shown
• ❌ Parking details are too vague for car owners
• ❌ The eight-weeks-free offer has unspecified eligibility and lease terms
• ❌ Virtual staging means the photos may not represent the lived-in layout

Rent It If...

Best for one person or a couple with a monthly housing budget comfortably above $2,500 after utilities and fees, especially someone working from home who values a separate bedroom and enough living space for a desk. The apartment also fits a pet owner who wants in-unit laundry and a neighborhood where errands do not require a car.

It is a better fit than a smaller, cheaper building if you will actually use the Hollywood District: morning coffee on foot, groceries at Whole Foods, evenings at the Hollywood Theatre, and transit trips from the nearby MAX station. The location can also work for commuters who need I-84 access but do not want to live in a fully suburban setting.

Compared with a car-oriented alternative such as Ambassador Apartments, The Beverly puts more emphasis on neighborhood access and building amenities. Ambassador may appeal more if a larger floor plan and easier driving matter most; The Beverly makes more sense when walkability, in-unit laundry, and a fitness center are worth paying for.

Skip this if your all-in housing ceiling is close to $2,300, you need guaranteed parking, or you expect the promotional rent to continue after the first lease. Also skip it if you want a genuinely quiet, low-traffic setting—the Hollywood District is convenient precisely because it is active.

Final Verdict

The Beverly is great for a one-person household or couple earning enough to absorb a $2,308 base rent, working from home, owning a pet, and planning to use Portland’s Hollywood District on foot. The 841-square-foot layout and in-unit laundry are genuinely useful, not decorative perks.

But do not sign based on the headline promotion alone. Confirm the effective rent, mandatory fees, parking terms, and renewal price first. If those numbers stay reasonable, The Beverly earns its premium over a smaller apartment. If they do not, the extra square footage will not rescue the budget.

For a different Portland trade-off—more space with a car-first location—compare it with Ambassador Apartments: Big One-Bedroom, Car-First Location.