There's no two-ways about it, Portland is the hip place to be. From its world-class, 21st century light-rail and streetcar system, to all of its Eastside and Westside culinary treats, and independent shops, the City of Roses is a real lesson in urban living.

And smack down in the middle of it all is Essex House Apartments in downtown Portland, with sparkling city and waterfront views, a sleek and modern living experience that's less than five minutes by bike to the Pearl District, situated right between Waterfront Park and the South Park Blocks of PSU and the Portland Art Museum.

Walking around this place you come to realize that the newly renovated Essex is all about ease.Out of the corner of your eye you spot a Trader Joe's. Stock up on some cheap organic fare, and then catch the streetcar back down to the Essex to get ready for evening adventure with your friends on the Eastside. Downtown Portland apartment living can't be beat.