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  • $2,995/mo

    3666 SE 38th Ave, Portland, OR 97202

    3beds
    1,680sqft

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    Single family residence
    Available Fri Aug 28 2026
    Cats OK
    Air conditioner, central air
    In unit laundry
    Garage parking
    Central, fireplace, forced air

    What's special

    Automatic garage door openerPrivate landscaped yardFlexible finished basementRooftop solarCentral heat-pump air conditioningFinished garageOff-street parking
    Charming 3BR Inner SE Home with Finished Basement, Private Garden, Garage, Solar & A/C $2,995/month Bright, comfortable 1942 home in Inner SE Portland combining classic character with thoughtful updates, including central heat-pump air conditioning, a flexible finished basement, private landscaped yard, finished garage, off-street parking and rooftop solar. Great Inner SE Location * Quiet residential street in Creston-Kenilworth just off SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd, with convenient access to multiple bus lines and bike routes * Convenient to Trader Joe's and the restaurants, cafes and shops of Clinton, Division, Hawthorne and Woodstock * Easy access to Reed College, OHSU, NUNM, PCC, PSU and downtown Portland * Friendly, established neighborhood close to parks and everyday amenities * Locally owned and attentively maintained 1,680 Sq. Ft. Includes a Flexible, Finished Basement * Three bedrooms: two on the main floor and one downstairs * Finished lower level with two additional flexible living spaces great for a home office, media room, den, workout space or hobbies * Dedicated laundry room with high-efficiency washer and dryer * Remodeled bathroom with built-in storage, tile floor and oversized soaking tub * Hardwood floors and original 1940s character throughout the main level * Plenty of storage and flexible living space Private Yard & Garden * Private landscaped backyard with mature plantings * Raspberries, blueberries, figs and other edible plants around the property * Large raised garden bed available for tenant use * Basic lawn care included Finished Garage + Off-Street Parking * Finished private garage included with the rental * Automatic garage door opener * Additional off-street parking * Extra covered space for bikes, storage and other uses Solar + Heating & Cooling * High-efficiency heat pump providing air conditioning and efficient heating * 8.17 kW rooftop solar system reduces or fully offsets electricity drawn from the grid, depending on usage * High-efficiency 95% gas furnace backs up heat pump when needed. * Double-pane Low-E Energy Star-certified windows * High-efficiency washer and dryer Updated Kitchen + Classic Portland Details * Updated kitchen with Miele dishwasher and induction range * Filtered instant hot-water tap * Hardwood floors * Oversized soaking tub * Fireplace * Classic 1940s character with modern updates Rental Details **One dwelling available 3 bedrooms / 1 bath, approximately 1,680 sq. ft. **Rent: $2,995/month **Security deposit: $2,995 **Lease: 12 months **Available: Friday, August 28, 2026 **Owner pays: Garbage, recycling, basic lawn care **Tenant pays: Electricity, gas, water and sewer **Smoking: No smoking Pets: One cat permitted. No pet rent or pet deposit. No dogs or additional pets. This policy does not apply to assistance animals as required by fair housing law. Application & Screening Applications will be evaluated using the City of Portland Low-Barrier Screening Criteria. Screening factors include income and resources, rental history, credit history, and legally permissible criminal and public-record information. Minimum income: Combined gross monthly income of at least 2x monthly rent ($5,990/month), calculated in accordance with Portland requirements, including applicable rental assistance or subsidies. Online applications will be available through Zillow. Zillow charges each adult applicant age 18 or older a fixed fee which includes credit and background screening reports. Zillow's application and screening reports may be reused for participating rental properties for 30 days. Applicants who prefer not to use Zillow may request a printable or emailed application. Applications submitted outside Zillow will also be accepted and processed under the same screening criteria and in accordance with Portland application-order requirements. Portland Open Application Period Applications will be accepted beginning at **4:00 p.m. PDT on Thursday, August 27, 2026**. **Accessibility: This dwelling unit is not an Accessible Dwelling Unit. **Rent $2,995/month **Security deposit $2,995 **Lease 12 months **Available Friday, August 28, 2026 Owner pays for trash/recycling and basic lawn care. Resident pays water/sewer, gas and electric.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Central, Fireplace, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Pantry, Storage
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows
    • Has basement: Yes
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,680 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Off Street
    • Has garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Basement, Breakfast nook, Garden, Living room, Office, Vintage, Yard
    Lot
    • Features: Garden, Near Public Transit
    Details
    • Additional structures: Garage(s)
    • Parcel number: R287023

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1942

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Garbage

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Amenities included: Cable TV, Parking, Recreation Room
    Location
    • Region: Portland

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/24/2026Listed for rent$2,995+50.1%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    4/8/2014Listing removed$1,995$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    3/3/2014Listed for rent$1,995$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    3/18/2004Sold$185,000+34.1%$110/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/1/2001Sold$138,000+25.5%$82/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/4/1997Sold$110,000$65/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Neighborhood: Creston-Kenilworth

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