Interested in becoming part of the Milepost 5 community?
We’re interested in hearing from you!
For potential renters:
- To check for availability & prices: availablity
- If you want to apply to rent or get on the wait list, follow the steps below.
- If you have any questions along the way you are welcome to contact our leasing manager, Kriste. (phone: 503.333.3331, email).
We keep an active waiting list. Please complete the submission process whether you are interested in getting on the waiting list or renting an available unit. Completing the submission process puts you on the waiting list in the order in which your submission was received.
For the wait list, please specify in your submission what kind of unit you are interested in. You will then be contacted when a unit becomes available. For available spaces, please specify which you are interested in.
The Studios: [more about The Studios] All units on the 2nd and 3rd floors are live/work spaces–so you can live in it, work in it, or do both. 1st floor units are work only, but can accommodate retail/commercial usage. Most studio units have their own bathrooms. Shared bathrooms are available for the rest. Shared, community kitchens on each floor. Some multi-room suites. Artists can share work spaces-or rent multiple studios: live in one and work in another. Utility sinks for common usage are located throughout the building. Units range in size from approximately 150 to 400 square feet. Rents start around $300. (availability varies)
The Lofts: [more about The Lofts] All units are live / work with full kitchens & bathrooms, completely updated with all new systems and amenities. The Lofts feature high-ceilings, open floor-plans, additional basement storage units with every unit, access to a rooftop sunset deck, and community garden. Many units have private decks or patios. Units range in size from approximately 450 to 900 square feet. Rents start around $650. Purchase prices start around $84K. (availability varies)
The Lofts are both for rent and for sale. The Studios are only for rent. (Owner ship opportunities this way.)
The mission of Milepost 5 is to provide a range of flexible live/work space for artists and creatives in a community setting. MP5 is designed to help residents pursue their passions and build their creative careers.
For this reason, we require the following short, non-rigorous, submission- and selection- process, meant to determine if the applicant is a working creative who would appropriately benefit from the Milepost 5 environment. Selection is not based upon aesthetic style or limited to type of creative pursuit. Our goal is creating a community of active, working creatives following a broad range of pursuits, professions, and passions-where writers, painters, filmmakers, sculptors, musicians, designers, etc. are all living and working side-by-side in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Step 1. Written Submission
Email your submission to us. Email all submission material to submissions@milepostfive.com
Please include in your email:
- If you are interested in an available unit or units, please note which one(s). If you wish to be placed on the wait list, please indicate what kind of unit you prefer and in which building.
- Statement of interest (maximum 500 words): Why do you want to be a part of the artist community at Milepost 5 and what will you be doing here? Include whether you will be using your space for work, live, or both. Please have statement text in body of your email.
- Short personal biography: Please have biography text in body of your email after statement. You may include a resume as an attachment, but not mandatory.
- Examples of work (5 maximum): if sending images, make them low resolution (72dpi, 500 pix largest dimension) and as attachments. You may include web links to work examples.
To be placed on the wait list, you need to complete this written submission.
Step 2. Rental Application:
Before you lease, we require a basic rental application (standard background and credit check) will then need to be filled out and returned. There is a $30 non-refundable fee to process the application.
Step 3. Signing a Lease:
If your application is accepted, we then sign a 6-to-12-month residential lease. Month-to-month tenancies are also available at a rental premium. Move in cost is a minimum of 1-month rent plus a security deposit equal to 1-month rent plus the 1st-month utility fee. All utilities (minus phone, internet, cable) are included in the utility fee. The utility fee is based on square footage of the leased unit.
Questions about rentals or to view available spaces:
Please contact leasing manager Kriste Martinez. phone: 503.333.3331 email.
