Moving Into My Downtown Portland, Oregon Studio Apartment | What I Pay 2022

[@onceuponaray]

OMG!! Finally a newer portland vlog/move video. It's so difficult to find positive inspo about portland and this is so refreshing. I'm moving this June and visiting end of March. Sometimes, while doing my research, I kinda get swayed and nervous because I don't know anyone there & everyone talks about all the bad things (that's pretty much going on everywhere) about portland. Anyways, I rambled on. I loved the video though, thank you so much.

[@RileeJefferson]

Yay!! I’m so happy you liked it! I live in the Pearl and I absolutely love it, people have been so friendly too so I wouldn’t be worried about not knowing anyone. Excited for you :)

[@ToughLuckStudio]

I have lived in Phoenix and Atlanta and can confidently say that Portland is by far the most disgusting and dangerous place I’ve ever been. It’s probably too late, but don’t move for gods sake. I’m leaving next year after being here for ten years. It’s a mess.

[@tiffytiff]

Missed your videos! Congrats on the new apartment, looks so cute and cozy! Excited to see how you decorate it further! :)

[@RileeJefferson]

Thank you! I’m excited to get all the furniture in and see how it turns out. :)

[@bayleechristina7121]

you're back!!!! we missed you sm

[@RileeJefferson]

Baylee! I’m back for good, I have a styling video ready to go for next Sunday :)

[@bayleechristina7121]

@@RileeJefferson yay! also - where are your jeans from?

[@RileeJefferson]

They’re Agolde. I can link them in the description, I sized down 2 sizes :)

[@bayleechristina7121]

@@RileeJefferson yes please!! thank u :)

[@larrybruce4856]

Nice use of only 500 square feet with upgraded appliances and nice floors. Not much storage. I like the furnishings and she is smart to take measurements to be sure furnishings fit. I lived in Portland for 45 years. It's smart to get large windows and lots of natural light as it is gray and overcast a good portion of the time.

[@RileeJefferson]

Thank you!

[@johnniejefferson3733]

Cute!! Love the fruit bowl!

[@RileeJefferson]

Thank you!

[@lumivarpunen]

That's an amazing flat! So modern and neat!

[@RileeJefferson]

Thank you! I love it and can’t wait for my furniture to get here :)

[@orbea2]

Happy new year! x

[@RileeJefferson]

Thank you! You too!

[@loke2000]

You are gorgeous.. I like your set up I had the same set up in Istanbul, Turkey.. now in AZ going to visit Oregon for the first time might stay if I can rent a nice studio apartment like that

[@RileeJefferson]

There’s a ton of studios in the Pearl if you end up staying :)

[@plantandcatmom]

I've been wanting to move back to Portland for a while now and I think I'm finally gonna do it soon. It's such a cool city and your place is so cute! I'm the same as you that I'm okay with a small space as long as there are big windows. Question: did you have a hard time applying and finding a place there? Where I'm at, the market is really bad for renting so you'd have to apply within hours and even with great income and credit, it took 12 applications to finally find a place.

[@RileeJefferson]

There are a lot of apartments available in Portland right now and applying was really easy. The building I am currently at is only at 70% capacity. It shouldn’t be that hard to find a place!

[@karlabritfeld7104]

The cheapest one bedroom apartments are $1500 a month

[@alexchamizo7935]

Thank you for this! Loved this. Can’t wait to move in. I’m planning to move in next month in June

[@RileeJefferson]

Yay!! Excited for you!

[@vanessaadams1452]

I love your place. Please don't give out too much information about where you live. Be safe. All love

[@RileeJefferson]

Thank you! Giving a little too much insight into my exact location has been my only regret for this video but trying to stay more private moving forward. 🤍

[@souslicer]

Paying almost 2000 dollars a month for a 500 square feet studio, in the highest taxed city in the US, where jobs are hard to come by, and crime is at an all time high. great!

[@lunanuna1041]

NW is my absolute favorite too 🤍

[@natashaw5183]

So different that what I've seen in Seattle! A better value for sure!

[@DinamicDuo15]

I wish I could know what complex this issss lol hunting for an apartment around Portland ! I can't seem to find too many with wrap around floor to ceiling windows

[@RileeJefferson]

Hi! If you want to DM me I could help find a good apt in portland

[@jabsskywalker]

Yo dude! Great apartment tour video! What's your favorite part about Portland so far? Also, thanks for putting that absolutely amazing bump at the beginning of your video, I had to Shazam it lol.

[@RileeJefferson]

Thank you! I love how close I am to everything, my fav sushi restaurant is a 10 minute walk and I’m 2 blocks from my fav coffee shop. :)

[@jabsskywalker]

@@RileeJefferson That's awesome! So it's safe to say it's worth the monthly rent due to stuff directly in the area right? I've been applying to jobs all over the country and Portland is on my list!

[@RileeJefferson]

@@jabsskywalker yeah it definitely is!

[@jabsskywalker]

@@RileeJefferson Okay awesome! Thanks! Well if I end up moving there I'll hit you up 😂

[@t____j___n__]

Check out Muji downtown for some cool storage and home items!

[@RileeJefferson]

I completely forgot about Muji, I will check them out!

[@beksinski]

Looks nice!

[@icantthinkimaybedead]

Missed your videos love the apartment 😇😇 what was the name of the brand can u spell it ? (Fruit bowl and toothbrush holder ) thanks 😊

[@RileeJefferson]

Thank you! I just linked them in the description:)

[@RileeJefferson]

It’s SIN. :)

[@victorjcolacchio610]

same bread I use in your frig. - thanks for sharing I live close by you - my apartments are about in the 800 or 900 range - the stove and other things are no where as nice as yours.

[@RileeJefferson]

That’s good to know there are other price points near this area!!

[@Myke_thehuman]

That’s great to hear I’m seriously thinking about moving there because of the prices. & 800 is a much better price for me.

[@youtubetroll6620]

get some good curtains, you wouldn't believe the things I've seen while taking break from work.....lol....

[@47katarinaloran74]

Hey! Quick question I’m planning on moving here for university. Do you know where in downtown you’re at is far from universities? Or is traffic bad? Love your video!

[@RileeJefferson]

Hi! So I am in the heart of the Pearl and it is about a 6 minute drive/30 minute walk to PSU. Traffic isn’t horrible in PDX if you live downtown somewhere, you can live SW or NW and it’ll be pretty much the same. I just prefer NW for the restaurants and coffee shops! Hope that helps!

[@Leon-qh9br]

hello have you heard of Sandy28 Apartments before ? Just curious about them since i plan on movinv

[@RileeJefferson]

Just looked them up. You wondering about the area?

[@Leon-qh9br]

@@RileeJefferson yes i am.... i am looking for a afford safe studio

[@RileeJefferson]

Let me look it up a little more and I can get back to you. I’m not super familiar with the east side but can do some digging

[@Leon-qh9br]

East side whats that lol.... what side is your studio

[@RileeJefferson]

Lol the apt you are looking at is on the north east side of Portland. It’s a well known street but I’m not sure how far down your are. I’m on the west side in the Pearl.

[@Xxbubbly10]

Crazy seeing how much people pay here

[@Xxbubbly10]

Although I’d love to have laundry in my apartment

[@RileeJefferson]

I agree. It’s wild the amount you have to pay to have a nice place with amenities.

[@michaelmichael6231]

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[@RileeJefferson]

Filming right now!

[@Realalma]

Cute ….but super tiny for that price.

[@annsgal2025]

Very little storage.

[@wassuhmufusaLOL]

are there los of homeless ppl by you??

[@RileeJefferson]

I wouldn’t say there are a lot where I live but they definitely are around.

[@titandoomshop]

tf u do for a living paying that much

[@SariahLoves]

My thoughts exactly for 500 square feet 😮😮😮😮

[@Joe-nf7lq]

Contributing to the overpriced rental market in an already insane rental market, because...portland is weird? There is a reason so many people are homeless in the Pearl. Glad it doesnt bother her much, though. Let them eat cake?