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Housing Information
The Homestay Program
The Homestay Program is designed for students who want the experience of living with an American family. All families have been carefully selected and their homes are located near a bus stop. Students may choose between three types of homestays. For more information, see the Student Stays website, www.studentstays.org
Classic Homestay - for students who want to fully experience life as part of a family
Your host family will provide you with a comfortable room, all meals when you are home, and supplies so you can pack your own lunch on school days. Mealtimes with your family are a great chance to use your English, talk about your new experiences and learn about the U.S. Cost: $600/month.
Bed and Breakfast Homestay - for students who want to be more independent, but still enjoy being part of an American family
Your host family will provide a self-serve breakfast each day, but you will need to shop for groceries on your own, and prepare your own lunches and dinners. You will be able to use the kitchen for cooking and have space to store your own groceries. Cost: $475/month.
Short Term Homestay - for students who plan to find their own housing, but want to spend their first month with a family
This homestay offers all the features of a Classic Homestay, plus an orientation packet with lots of information and suggestion about finding an apartment or shared housing in Portland. If, after a few weeks, you decide that you want to remain in a homestay, you may change to a Classic or Bed & Breakfast Homestay program for the term. Cost: $600/month.
In all of the above options the cost includes use of electricity, heat, laundry facilities in the home, and the family phone for local calls. To participate in a homestay you must send the homestay application along with the $200.00 placement fee at least 45 days prior to your arrival.
Apartments near MHCC
The college does not own or operate any housing, however we are pleased to be able to supply you with a list of apartment complexes near the college. In addition to this list we maintain a bulletin board in the College Center (room 1051) where information is posted pertaining to houses, roommates, and room and board situations.
It is important for you to know that MHCC has not made an inspection of any of the apartments listed, nor do we screen the information on our bulletin boards. You need to check the information listed and decide what best suits your needs.
We do offer some guidelines in apartment selection to help you make a wise choice:
- Your first task is to calculate your personal budget. You may need to pay the first and the last month’s rent up front. Usually landlords charge a security deposit and other fees. Be sure to ask if utilities are included in the rent, or if are any other hidden fees.
- All fees should be included in the contract. Make sure you get a copy of the written contract before you sign it and move in.
- Inspect the apartment carefully. You are the one who is going to have to live in the apartment. You have a right to know. (Look in every corner of the building, check for bugs, open closets, drawers, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, and make sure they are in working condition.)
- How secure is the place? Are there window locks? Do the doors have bolt locks?
- Check out the noise level, lighting, ventilation, and insulation.
- Investigate the neighborhood. How close is the grocery store?
- Be sure to see the apartment both by day and by night. The atmosphere of many apartments is very different in the evening compared with daytime hours.
Apartment Listings |
One bed-room |
Two bed-room |
Three bed-room |
Garbage/
Water |
Pool |
Deposit |
First/Last |
Distance to
MHCC |
Other info |
The Groves 667-8300
3500 NE 17th, Gresham |
$650 |
$755 |
$895 |
NO |
Yes |
varies |
No |
Walk |
$35 app fee |
East Wind Apts 665-2008
2950 NE 23rd, Gresham |
$5208 |
$585 |
$675 |
Yes |
No |
$300 |
No |
5 min walk |
Cable incl |
Beaver Creek, 492-6106
26719 SE Stark, Troutdale |
None |
$715 |
None |
Yes |
No |
$200 |
No |
Walk |
$40 app fee |
Red Sunset Apts 665-2903
2400 NE Red Sunset Dr. Gresh |
None |
$775-805 |
None |
Yes |
No |
Yes
1 mo |
No |
1 mile |
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Gresham Central Apts 669-9500
800 NE Roberts, Gresham |
|
$740 |
|
Yes |
No |
$200+
1 mo |
No |
2 miles |
Cable incl |
Sunpointe Apts 669-9093
23900 SE Stark, Gresham |
None |
$785-795 |
None |
Yes |
Yes |
varies |
No |
1 mile |
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King Meadows 618-1705
2079 SW 257th, Troutdale |
None |
$775 |
None |
Yes |
No |
300+ |
No |
mile |
No first timers |
Highland Park 666-6611
24050 SE Stark, Gresham |
$585-595 |
$755 |
None |
Garb only |
Yes |
$150-350 |
No |
3 blocks |
Fireplace |
The Village 666-4538
2753 NE Rene, Gresham |
None |
$650-700 |
None |
No |
Yes |
$300 |
No |
1 mile |
Fireplace |
Hampton Heights 669-6592
496 SW 257th, Troutdale |
None |
$750-800 |
None |
Yes |
No |
varies |
No |
2 miles |
|
Gresham Park 667-2984
850 NE Kane Rd, Gresham |
None |
$705 |
$900 |
Yes |
No |
varies |
No |
1 mile |
$Garage $60 |
Highland View 661-8709
4725 W Powell, Gresham |
None |
$725 |
None |
No |
No |
No |
First |
2 miles |
Cable incl |
Meyers Square 667-9161
2800 SE 1st Gresham |
$555 |
$655 |
None |
Yes |
Yes |
$200 |
First |
1 mile |
|
Mt Hood Meadows 667-6640
2350 SW 257th Dr. Troutdale |
$695 |
$795 |
$930 |
Yes |
Yes |
varies |
No |
1 mile |
Fireplace
Cable |
Waverly Gardens 665-5558
20121 SE Stark, Portland |
$605 |
$735 |
$890 |
Yes |
Yes |
$125-175 300 mvin |
No |
2 miles |
Extended Cable |
Mt. High Apts 667-7909
1930 SE 6th, Gresham |
$615 |
$695/725 |
$875 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes $250 |
No |
2 miles |
Cable incl |
Hogan Woods 667-0545
1545 NE 20th, Gresham |
$625 |
$775 |
$990 |
Yes |
Yes |
250-450 |
No |
Walk |
Extended cable |
Kempton Downs 669-4400
318 NE 23rd St Gresham |
$728 |
$810 |
$1028 |
Garbage only |
Yes |
varies |
No |
Walk |
Fireplace |
The Emerald Pointe Apts 816-4033, 1122 NE Kelly, Gresham |
$710 |
$685 |
|
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
2miles |
Studio $530 |
Chelsea Lane Apts 667-4415
1530 NE Cleveland, Gresham |
None |
$699 |
$815-835 |
Yes |
No |
200+ |
No |
2 miles |
Cable
Microwave |
Troutdale Townhouses
1344 W Historic Columbia River Highway Troutdale |
None |
$750 |
$825 |
No |
No |
$400 |
$35 app
fee |
3 miles |
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Cansler Village 465-0439
768 SE 193rd Portland |
$555 |
|
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Yes |
No |
$500 |
$40 app
fee |
5 miles |
Cable ready |
Halsey Heights 674-3672
700 SW Halsey Troutdale |
$650 |
$725
2 bath |
$865
2 bath |
W/G/Swr |
No |
350+ |
No |
2 miles |
Rent specials
cable |
Fieldstone 666-1392
20650 NE Halsey Fairview |
$710 |
$760-820 |
$920 |
W/G/Swr |
Yes Spa |
$250+sec |
No |
2 miles |
Mention MHCC for discount |
Rockwood Station 666-6555
19100 SE Burnside Gresham |
$650 |
$725 |
no |
Yes |
Yes |
$300-600 |
No |
3 miles |
Fireplace
Party room |
Royal Greens Apts 666-8422
2000 NE 19th Gresham |
|
$695-725 |
$1050 |
Garb/
Ext cable |
Yes |
$300 non refund |
No |
1 mile |
Ask for MHCC student discount |
Golfside Apts 503-665-1043
242nd & Division |
600 |
$700
MHCC |
|
yes |
yes |
$400+ |
No |
1 mile |
Bus line#20 |
Windsor Manor 503-257-2472
235 SE 165th Ave #116, Ptld |
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$625
1 bath |
|
|
|
$250
App $35 |
|
5 miles |
blk Max |
Kelly Creek Apts 503-288-7368
2775 NE Division, Gresham |
$600-700 |
|
|
Some |
No |
varies |
No |
1mile |
Dishwasher/on site laundry |
Hood Center Apts 503-667-4501
1229 NE Hogan Pl, Gresham |
$545-575 |
|
|
W/Swr/Gar |
No |
350 |
No |
2 Miles |
Carport available rent specials |
Elizabeth Ann 503-667-3477
250 SE Vista Ave, Gresham |
575-585 |
675-700 |
750-925 |
Yes |
|
rent |
$40 |
2.5 miles |
On site laundry |
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