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The Portland coworking scene is quickly growing. Here are the shared office spaces that stand apart.

We can’t sugarcoat it. The pandemic has been tough for coworking. Shops of all kinds, from international chains to the little indies have been scrambling to weather the storm. VIDA Coworking and other local workspaces are no exception. What’s undeniable, though, is that remote workers are still very much interested in joining the Portland coworking scene. With that in mind, we’ve compiled the best coworking spaces Portland has to offer.

At VIDA, we’ve been hard at work to implement COVID health and safety measures, support Members through school and daycare closures, and figure out what the role of the office might be in this strange new world we’re all inhabiting. Spoiler alert: We think the demise of the physical workplace has been way overstated). 

One of the things we love most about Portland’s startup community is how convivial it is. It makes sense when you consider that one of the jobs of a coworking space is to help its members make connections, build community, and lift one another up. We’re believers in the power of coworking to help businesses grow, which means we also believe in supporting the growth of our colleagues in coworking.

Even if VIDA’s offices and amenities isn’t for you, we’re pretty confident that one of these shared office spaces in Portland will be a fit.

Coworking Spaces with Multiple locations

WeWork Portland

  • 830 Ne Holladay St.
  • 220 NW 8th Ave.
  • 700 SW 5th Ave.

The granddaddy of coworking spaces, WeWork Portland operates an international chain of more than 800 locations, including three in Portland. Each WeWork is a little different, but all offer comfy places to work, free beer and coffee, meeting rooms, and community events. Hot desk memberships cost around $300/month, depending on the location. Dedicated desk memberships start at $380/month, and private offices start around $600/month. 

Collective Agency

  • 3050 SE Division St., #245
  • 511 SW 19th Ave., Suite 1108

Founded in 2011, Collective Agency is a cozy, down-to-earth coworking space with locations in Southeast and Southwest. Members enjoy workspaces with built-in monitors and Herman Miller chairs, plus regular community and social events. Monthly membership tiers include $120 for six days/month, $250 for hot desks, and $495 for dedicated desks. 

CENTRL Office Portland

  • 329 NE Couch St.
  • 1155 SE Morrison St.
  • 1355 NW Everett St., Suite 100

CENTRL Office Portland is a major coworking chain has three locations across the city, plus spaces in Hood River and Lake Oswego as well as Dallas and Los Angeles. Drop-in desk memberships are $295/month, with dedicated desks starting at $495 and private offices starting at $1,195/month. Besides a comfy place to work, memberships also include meeting rooms, onsite drinks and snacks, and regular happy hours and events. 

Regus Portland

  • 2175 NW Raleigh St.
  • 525 SE MLK Jr. Blvd.
  • 650 NW Holladay St.
  • 10260 SW Greenburg Road
  • 1455 NW Irving St.
  • 205 SE Spokane St.
  • 1050 SW 6th Ave.
  • 111 SW 5th Ave.
  • One World Trade Center

Commercial real estate juggernaut Regus got into the coworking business early—like, really early, by operating business centers in the early 2000s (remember the days when putting your document on a floppy disk and taking it someplace to be printed was a thing?). Today, Regus’ three Portland-based coworking spaces are a little more tech savvy than the old-school business center, including dedicated desks, drop-in memberships, meeting space, and serviced private offices, although they still have that traditional “business-y” feel.

Northeast

HatchLab PDX

2420 NE Sandy Blvd.

Our neighbors in Kerns, HatchLab PDX pairs classic working with a social mission to support startups with visions for a better world. We love their focus on social enterprise and entrepreneurship, as well as their dedication to helping up-and-coming changemakers. A tiered membership system ranges from $95 for five weekdays of access per month, up to $300 for unlimited access. 

openHAUS Coworking

5020 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.

openHAUS Coworking is a dog-friendly space at the intersection of Alberta and MLK. It takes a creative angle, with an art and design library and onsite photo studio. Ordinarily, membership options range from a $25 drop-in to $300+ a month for a dedicated desk, although memberships are currently on hold due to the pandemic. 

The Encorepreneur Café

1548 NE 15th Ave.

Designed for seniors who want to build engaged and engaging lives post-retirement, The Encorepreneur Café is a community center and coworking space, with an emphasis on intercultural exchange and building connections. In addition to classroom and conference space, The Encorepreneur Café holds regular business, wellness, and arts and culture programming.

North

Remote.ly Portland

3303 N Mississippi Ave., Suite 500

This NoPo coworking space is one of Portland’s most popular. In addition to comfy seating and the usual office supply amenities, other perks include built-in computer monitors, unlimited onsite barista drinks, and more than 800 indoor plants. A Remote.ly Portland day pass costs $25, hot desks are $275/month, and dedicated desk space starts at $375/month. Private offices range from $995 a month to $8,999.

Pep Coworking

2105 N Willis Blvd.

This self-described “tiny coworking” space in Kenton is just 725 square feet. But, Pep Coworking makes up for its diminutive size with plenty of pep. Flex desks start at $175/month, while dedicated desks range from $300-$425.

Southwest

Industrious Portland

811 SW 6th Ave.

Part of a national chain, Industrious Portland is a dog-friendly coworking space right across the street from Pioneer Square. Depending on your personal level of shopping self-restraint, that’s either a perk or a peril! Dedicated desks start at $576/month, and private offices start at $698/month. Cozy amenities include daily breakfasts and an onsite wellness room.

Urban Office

4949 S Macadam Ave.

This Macadam outpost offers all the standard coworking amenities – meeting rooms, AV and printing equipment, networking events, and assorted beverages on tap—plus discounted memberships to a local gym. Hot desks at Urban Office are around $300, dedicated desks range from $395 to $495, and private offices start at $995 a month. 

NedSpace Portland

707 SW Washington St.

Founded in 2009, NedSpace Portland lays claim to being Portland’s oldest coworking space. Startups that got their start here include Puppet Labs, Greenleaf Juicing Company, Second Porch and Giving-Sphere. Hot desks run $175-$275, permanent desks are in the $375-$475 range, and private offices go anywhere from $475 to $2750.

Northwest

Spaces

2175 NW Raleigh Street

Part of the Regus empire (see below) Spaces is a Slabtown coworking outpost with a modern industrial feel. A flex membership runs $226 per month, with dedicated desks costing $311 and small office spaces starting at $310 per person. Like other Regus locations, Spaces has a traditional, somewhat conservative feel.