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College Housing Northwest (CHNW)

Last updated Jun 2026

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College Housing Northwest is a nonprofit that has offered affordable apartments to Oregon college students since 1969, with seven communities across Portland and Gresham near PSU, OHSU, PCC, and MHCC. The low-barrier terms make it worth knowing if you are a student building rental history: no cosigner required, no rental history needed, first-time renters welcome, low application fees, and low move-in deposits with no first-and-last-month requirement. 707 SW Washington St Suite 1400, Portland. 503-345-4100.

Services offered

Housing help

Who it's for

RentersLow-income

Location

College Housing Northwest (CHNW)

707 SW Washington St Suite 1400, Portland, OR 97205

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