Melrose Court Apartments
4301-4495 NE 133rd Ave,
Portland, OR 97230
$1,100 - $15,650 | 1-2 Beds
Nestled on the Columbia River in northeast Portland, Argay is a small community across the way from Government Island. Accessible only by boat, residents go to the island to fish, camp, and hike. Argay is settled on Interstate 84 and immediately east of Interstate 205, making the commute to nearby cities like Vancouver a breeze. The neighborhood is also just a few miles east of Portland International Airport, and residents can reach Downtown Portland in roughly 20 minutes. The area between the river and Sandy Boulevard is mainly industrial, lined with warehouses and industrial centers, whereas the south side of town features small businesses, sports bars, restaurants, neighborhood parks, and residential avenues. A selection of apartments, single-family homes, and condos fit for a range of budgets are available for rent in Argay.
As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Argay is $983 for a studio, $1,231 for one bedroom, $1,860 for two bedrooms, and $2,122 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Argay has decreased by -5.5% in the past year.
Studio
593 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$983/month
Average Rent
1 BR
746 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,231/month
Average Rent
2 BR
945 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,860/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,147 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,122/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Current Resident
5 years ago•Niche Review
Argay is a very nice neighborhood to live in. It's close to lots of grocery stores, as well as the airport. However, most neighbors don't tend to interact much and mostly keep to themselves, so it's not always the most social place. Regardless, people still tend to be super nice and welcoming.
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