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Studio • 1 Bath • 446 Sq Ft
Starting at $1,205/mo
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Sawbuck
$1,205 – $3,323/mo
- Studio–2 bedrooms
- 1–2 baths
- 446–1,260 sq ft
- 17 units available
- Pet friendly
As of October 13, 2026, Sawbuck in Portland, OR has 17 apartments for rent from $1,205 to $3,323/mo. Studios start at $1,205, one-bedrooms at $1,554, and two-bedrooms at $3,323. The average asking rent has risen 14.5% since March 25, 2026, from $1,541 to $1,764.
Floor plans
Sawbuck has 17 units available across 10 floor plans: a studio layout (446 sq ft), 8 one-bedroom layouts (514–764 sq ft), and a two-bedroom layout (1,260 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.
B11
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 643 Sq Ft
Starting at $1,554/mo
C5
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 622 Sq Ft
Starting at $1,625/mo
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 508 | $1,625 | 622 | Jun 8 |
C6
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 597 Sq Ft
Starting at $1,643/mo
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 422 | $1,643 | 597 | Sep 9 |
B4
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 670 Sq Ft
Starting at $1,654/mo
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 804 | $1,654 | 670 | Sep 18 |
B12
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 725 Sq Ft
Starting at $1,669/mo
B1
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 514 Sq Ft
Starting at $1,725/mo
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 823 | $1,725 | 514 | Oct 12 |
B7
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 764 Sq Ft
Starting at $1,825/mo
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 706 | $1,825 | 764 | Sep 28 |
C1
1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 687 Sq Ft
Starting at $1,885/mo
D1
2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,260 Sq Ft
Starting at $3,323/mo
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 621 | $3,323 | 1,260 | Sep 9 |
See all 48 units listed at Sawbuck, including ones no longer available.
Cost to rent here
At Sawbuck, a studio starts at about $1,796 a month all-in: $1,205 rent, $370 in listed fees, and an estimated $221 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A one-bedroom starts at about $2,159 and a two-bedroom at about $3,997.
All-in from$1,796/mo
Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.
Can you afford it?
Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Sawbuck takes about $43,380 a year for a studio, $55,944 for a one-bedroom, and $119,628 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $1,796 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $85,100 a year.
Total monthly housing cost
$1,796/mo
Income to afford it comfortably
$85,100/yr
Income to qualify
$43,380/yr
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Rent history
Over the past year, the average asking rent at Sawbuck has ranged from $1,397 to $2,314. The current average is $1,764, up $224 (14.5%) from $1,541 at the start.
Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (164 days observed).
Fees & lease terms
The listing for Sawbuck shows $369.50 a month in fees (parking garage $250, storage space rental $65, pet rent $40, and 1 more) and $935 due at signing (pet deposit $300, security deposit $300, access device $150, and 2 more).
Rent
$1,205 – $3,323/moEarliest move-in
Jun 8
Monthly fees
Parking - Garage | $250/mo |
Pet Rent | $40/mo |
Renters Liability/Content - Property Program | $14.5/mo |
Storage Space Rental | $65/mo |
Due at signing
Access Device | $150 |
Application Fee | $35 |
Cleaning Services | $150 |
Pet Deposit (Refundable) | $300 |
Security Deposit (Refundable) | $300 |
Amenities
Sawbuck is pet friendly and has in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 13 amenities, including fitness center, grandstands rooftop deck, and dishwasher.
Bike Storage
Club Lounge & Game Area
Conference Room & Work Pods
Dishwasher
Entertainment Kitchen
Fitness Center
Fitness Studio
Grandstands Rooftop Deck
Onsite Retail
Pet Friendly
Smoke Free
Terrace, Fire Pit & Bbq Stations
Washer/Dryer
Amenity photos
- Work space3 photos
- Lobby3 photos
Location
1725 Sw Salmon St, Portland, OR, 97205
Resident reviews
Sawbuck has a 4.7 out of 5 rating from resident reviews. Residents rate location (4.7) and maintenance (4.5) highest and building quality (3.9) lowest.
4.7
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.5
Location4.7
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.3
Building Quality3.9
Maintenance4.5
Overall56 reviews
Sawbuck offers a well-maintained, modern apartment complex with strong amenities including a rooftop terrace, fitness center, and co-working spaces in a convenient downtown location. Staff responsiveness and customer service are consistently highlighted as major strengths, with maintenance and leasing teams typically addressing requests promptly. Recurring concerns include parking garage reliability issues and occasional communication gaps during peak periods, though most residents report positive overall experiences.
Management and staff are consistently responsive and helpful, with residents praising quick maintenance resolution, attentive leasing office support, and proactive communication. Most residents report positive interactions with office and maintenance teams. A small number of residents experienced communication delays, billing concerns, and parking garage access issues that affected their experience.
The property offers excellent location convenience with walkable access to Pearl District, Nob Hill, downtown, and nearby transit to the airport. Residents consistently praise the proximity to Providence Park and the quiet, safe neighborhood despite adjacent stadium activity. Parking garage reliability is a recurring concern, with the access system breaking down frequently, though some recent residents report improved performance. Overall, the location and transit access are major strengths that offset parking infrastructure challenges.
Residents consistently praise the property's well-designed amenities, including a fitness center, co-working spaces, lounge areas, and rooftop deck with city views. Common-area upkeep is generally well-maintained and clean. However, the parking garage access system experiences frequent breakdowns (reported at least weekly by multiple residents), causing significant access delays, and parking fees are considered high relative to reliability. Staff responsiveness has been noted as strong by recent residents, though some longer-term residents reported declining office availability over time.
The building is generally well-maintained with clean common areas, thoughtful interior design, and responsive maintenance service. Noise insulation is adequate for most residents, though proximity to nearby events and traffic can be noticeable. Recurring issues include frequent parking garage system failures and occasional challenges with staff accessibility, which have impacted some residents' experience despite the building's overall quality.
Maintenance staff are consistently praised for responsiveness and follow-through on work orders, with residents reporting issues are typically resolved after a single request without requiring follow-up. The parking garage system experiences recurring mechanical failures that can temporarily prevent vehicle access, though this appears to be improving over time. HVAC performance in common areas has been noted as overly aggressive, though individual unit heating functions well.
Getting around
Sawbuck is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is excellent.
- Walking
- Very walkable
- Grade A+
- Transit
- Excellent
- Grade B
- Biking
- Very bikeable
- Grade A
Climate and air quality
Air quality near Sawbuck was good on 248 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in November (average AQI 53, moderate). Daily highs averaged 82°F in July, the warmest month, and lows averaged 36°F in January, the coldest.
Air quality
248 good-air days
of the past 365: Moderate, AQI 62
Temperature
82° / 36°
average July high / January low: 61° high, 42° low
Pollen
None
Oct 13–17 forecastTree: none, grass: none, weed: none
| Month | Average high | Average low | Average AQI | Good-air days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F | 36°F | 51 (moderate) | 15 of 31 |
| February | 50°F | 38°F | 47 (good) | 16 of 28 |
| March | 56°F | 42°F | 45 (good) | 21 of 31 |
| April | 62°F | 43°F | 44 (good) | 25 of 30 |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 42 (good) | 27 of 31 |
| June | 76°F | 55°F | 38 (good) | 28 of 30 |
| July | 82°F | 59°F | 38 (good) | 29 of 31 |
| August | 82°F | 60°F | 52 (moderate) | 19 of 31 |
| September | 71°F | 54°F | 45 (good) | 21 of 30 |
| October | 63°F | 47°F | 51 (moderate) | 13 of 31 |
| November | 54°F | 44°F | 53 (moderate) | 12 of 30 |
| December | 51°F | 42°F | 40 (good) | 22 of 31 |
About this property
Sawbuck is a 182-unit building in Portland, OR.
Some days you want to feel the pulse of the city. Some days you want to escape to the trees. Sawbuck's luxury apartments in Portland, Oregon make the best of everyday with upscale apartment living from the city's original most desirable neighborhood. Homebodies, away-bodies. Everybody will find something to love about living near downtown Portland at Sawbuck. With a coveted Goose Hollow address, Sawbuck's pet friendly - studio, 1- and 2-bedroom Portland apartments are sitting pretty right between downtown and Forest Park, city life and small neighborhood charm, big time action and laid-back chill.
Building
Apartment · Mid-RiseTotal units
182
Nearby schools
The closest school to Sawbuck is Lincoln High School, a public high school less than 0.1 miles away.
| School | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
Lincoln High School Public · High | Public | High | 0.0 mi |
The Children's Garden Private · Elementary | Private | Elementary | 0.2 mi |
Northwest Academy Private · High | Private | High | 0.3 mi |
Alder Street Learning Center Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.3 mi |
Urban Ed Alternative School Outside in School Private · High | Private | High | 0.3 mi |
New Avenues for Youth Private · High | Private | High | 0.4 mi |
Danforth & Assoc Aft Care Pgrm Private · Elementary | Private | Elementary | 0.5 mi |
New Avenues For Youth Private · High | Private | High | 0.5 mi |
Contact & management
Sawbuck is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 503-477-6670.
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