Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Description
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Application link below
Welcome to your new home, M Carter Commons! M Carter Commons is a brand-new 55+ affordable housing community located in Portland, OR that features studios and 1-bedroom homes. M Carter Commons is an income restricted community. All residents must meet these income limits to qualify for homes at M Carter Commons. Tenant or Section 8 vouchers are accepted.
Resident Priorities:
- N/NE Preference
- 55+
- Urban League of Portland referrals
- Household Income at or below 30% AMI
The Urban League of Portland will provide onsite resident services.
Each affordable unit comes equipped with air conditioning, a ceiling fan, refrigerator, electric range, and dishwasher, with water, sewer, and garbage included. Residents have access to on-site laundry facilities, two elevators, a community room, and a bike room.
- Adjacent to scenic Overlook Park
- Steps from the MAX Yellow Line with convenient access to Downtown Portland, the Rose Quarter, dining, shopping, and entertainment
- Across from Kaiser Permanente Medical Campus
- Convenient access to the Urban League Multicultural Senior Center
- Near Matt Dishman Community Center, offering fitness, swimming, wellness, and recreation programs
- Close to the North Portland Library, featuring community programs, technology assistance, cultural programming, and educational opportunities
- Cultural and community connections – located near the historic Albina neighborhood and the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, offering arts, culture, and community activities that celebrate the rich history and heritage of North and NE Portland
Interested in this affordable community? Click here to download an application. Please submit your completed application to mcc@cascade-management.com.
2026 Income Limits:
| Persons | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 30% AMI | $26,970 | $30,810 | $34,650 | $38,490 | $41,580 | $44,670 | $47,730 | $50,820 |
| 60% AMI | $53,940 | $61,620 | $69,300 | $76,980 | $83,160 | $89,340 | $95,460 | $101,640 |
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
| Name | Rent* | Bed /Bath | SQ. Feet** | Layout | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $875 - $875 | 0 bed / 1 bath | 398 - 407 Sq. Ft. | Plan Layout |
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| 1 Bedroom | $911 - $911 | 1 bed / 1 bath | 517 - 581 Sq. Ft. | Plan Layout |
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| 1 Bedroom | $911 - $911 | 1 bed / 1 bath | 517 - 581 Sq. Ft. | Plan Layout |
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| 1 Bedroom | $911 - $911 | 1 bed / 1 bath | 517 - 581 Sq. Ft. | Plan Layout |
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| 1 Bedroom | $911 - $911 | 1 bed / 1 bath | 517 - 581 Sq. Ft. | Plan Layout |
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By Floorplan
Studio
1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom
By Price
$875 - $875
$911 - $911
$911 - $911
$911 - $911
$911 - $911
By Square Feet
398 - 407 sq feet
517 - 581 sq feet
517 - 581 sq feet
517 - 581 sq feet
517 - 581 sq feet

- 398 - 407
- $875 - $875
Neighborhood Amenities
- Banking
- City Parks
- Coffee House
- Downtown Portland
- Gas Stations
- Grocery Stores
- Medical Facilities
- Post Office
- Public Transportation
- Resident Services
- Restaurants
- Schools
- Shopping
Apartment Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Dishwasher
- Electric Range
- Refrigerator
- Water, Sewer & Garbage Paid
Pets
- No pets allowed
Housing Type
- 60% AMI
- Referrals Only
Availability
- New Construction
- Units Available
- Wait List Open
Community Amenities
- Bicycle Storage
- Community Room
- Elevator
- On-site Laundry Facilities
- On-Site Resident Services
Parking
- Street Parking

