Water Meade Apartments
103 S. Meade Street, Portland, OR 97201
Neighborhood: Lair Hill/Terwilliger
Studios, 1 & 2 Bedrooms
Pets Allowed: 1 Cat or 1 Dog (under 45 lbs)
About Water Meade Apartments
Welcome to the Water Meade Apartments! This contemporary, three-story building has a “beachy” aesthetic with its nautical blue clapboard siding and large windows trimmed in white. Built in 2012, it is comprised of fifteen Studios, twelve 1-Bedroom and two 2-Bedroom flats. Each of these thoughtfully designed apartment homes features luxury finishes including granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, built-in microwave ovens, modern cabinetry, and wide plank vinyl tile flooring. Many units also have private patios or balconies. Residents may enjoy a picturesque and beautifully landscaped outdoor picnic area. There is a fenced outdoor bicycle storage area and on-site laundry facilities as well.
Located in the coveted Lair Hill & Terwilliger area of Southwest Portland, Water Meade is close to many great restaurants, bars & coffee shops! Pick up yummy treats & fresh-brewed coffee at Café Umbria or Upstream Coffee and enjoy brunch or dinner at one of the best French restaurants in the city and just a 5-minute drive away: Café du Berry! For that perfect burger-Portland’s iconic Little Big Burger is just a mile from your front door. For fine dining, steaks & seafood (not to mention, a great Happy Hour), McCormack & Schmick’s Harborside Restaurant in River Place Marina is where you want to be (just a half mile away). Enjoy casual strolls along River Place Marina with its’ quaint shops and eateries all within a stone’s throw of the Willamette. Nearby grocery stores include Urbana Market, Natural Mart and South Waterfront Farmers’ Market.
Nature lovers will fall in love with the Terwilliger trail winding through Marquam Nature Park, where you’ll find fantastic trails that twist in and out of the city past Duniway Park and the beautiful Duniway Lilac Gardens. Another local’s favorite is Lair Hill Park. This beautiful 3.26- acre greenspace has paved walking paths, a picnic area, playground, lighted tennis court and is home to one of the city’s most beloved metal sculptures of abstract boulders representing a former rock grotto where locals would gather and play chess. South Portland offers beautiful views of the Willamette River and easy access to Portland State University and the city core where you can find everything from Karaoke bars, seasonal farmers markets, the art museum, and more entertainment. Outfitters are just a few blocks away with rental boats, paddle boards and everything you’ll need to enjoy the Willamette River.
Water Meade enjoys a walk score of 83 and a bike score of 80, so most errands can be accomplished on foot. Tourists are familiar with South Portland for being home to the city’s most alluring vista, the OHSU tram. The Ariel Tram starts at rivers edge by the South Waterfront, passes over the neighborhood and Interstate 5 up to the top of Marquam Hill. Just five minutes away is Tilikum Crossing Bridge, the largest car-free bridge in the United States and carries the Portland Streetcar, the MAX Orange Line, TriMet buses cyclists and pedestrians so getting around town is a snap and for longer treks outside the city, I-5 is right nearby!
