Solace Apartments - Portland

"DO NOT MOVE HERE! I REPEAT, DO NOT MOVE HERE!! While it's great to be close to all these restaurants and shops, the trade offs for living here are just not worth it. There is very limited parking, with frequent break-ins, your car will not be safe. The elevators consistently break and make a trully awful sound that can be head INSIDE your apartment. Which brings me to another reason not to move here; you will be able to hear EVERYTHING outside your front door. Inversely, your neighbors can definitely hear your weekend netflix binge as they pass by. These apartments are terribly insulated, and are just as cold or hot inside as it is outside. The air unit hardly provides relief from the heat, and the only heat source in the apartment is in the bedroom. On top of all these issue, the rent is just outrageous. For such a high price I was expecting at least comfortable functionality. But instead, nothing works, and everything breaks. Also PSA, don't trust a single 5 star review as they offer 50$ gift cards for positive reviews. I can not stress this enough. DO NOT MOVE HERE, YOU WILL REGRET IT."

"This place is not secure. Especially the parking garage. The management does not have "time" to assist in going through any camera footage so if you live here and your car or bike are stolen don't expect them to be excited to help you. In fact, expect them to be upset when you bring it up. Then expect them to be even more upset when you tell people or leave reviews that the building is actually not safe. The investment to secure this place is minimal and for the price they are charging you would think they would have quality security, with the fact that Portland has turned into Gotham City as of recent. The time it takes to make a resident feel safe or appreciated is minimal, but overlooked. Overall the apartments are nice looking but are way overpriced and NOT SAFE. Also they offer $50 gift cards to their residents to leave a positive review on here, so I'd read those with a grain of salt. There's a reason why they're so many empty apartments."

"We moved into Solace in August 2021 and while we love our unit (it does not face Shaver so it is quiet), we do not feel safe in the building. Our car has been broken into in the secure lot and our bike was stolen from the locked bike room (we have a U-lock on our bike and the lock was picked). Unfortunately, management has not done much to help out residents who experience damages, nor have they increased the security. The rent is very high for this building, so we are disappointed by the crime that happens within the “secure” building grounds. As much as we love our unit, the safety is a large enough concern to cause us to move out at the end of our lease."

"I've been at Solace for less than a month, but so far everything has gone smoothly. The move in process was painless and all of my numerous questions were answered promptly. With the rent promotional offers, it's one of the best deals in the area (without, it's harder to say). The unit itself has been a joy to live in. The sound proofing seems great (though the building is still mostly empty). Everything else is as expected based on my initial tour of the place -- high quality appliances, nice common areas, and responsive staff who are a pleasure to interact with. No surprises. I'd do it all again without hesitation given the rent promotion."

"I just moved it and it has been a great experience. The application process and move in went so smoothly, and whenever I had a question, it was so easy and quick to get an answer. Stephanie has been so amazing and helpful. The location is great with easy proximity to shops, restaurants, and New Seasons for groceries, and it’s easy access to the freeway for anything further. The building is so clean feeling with really great finishes in the units. The common spaces are beautiful and clean. The rooftop lounge is stunning with a view of Hood and Rainier. It was exactly what I hoped for when Apartment hunting. I felt at home immediately. I am absolutely pleased with my experience. I love my new home."