Finding an apartment is about more than square footage and a monthly rent.

Where will you get your morning coffee? Can you walk to dinner? Is there somewhere to work out without joining another gym? What if you thrive in group classes?  What happens when a package arrives while you're away? Can your dog come, too? And just how much of moving can someone else handle for you?

At Gordon Lofts, we believe where you live should make everyday life better and easier.

Located at 5th Street Public Market in Eugene, Oregon, Gordon Lofts offers upscale studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, furnished and unfurnished options, flexible lease terms and an amenity collection designed around convenience.

Considering making Gordon Lofts home?

Here's what to know.

1. Where Is Gordon Lofts?

Location is one of the biggest reasons residents choose Gordon Lofts.

We're located at 550 Pearl Street in downtown Eugene, directly within the 5th Street Public Market neighborhood.

That means restaurants, cafés, wine tasting, shopping, wellness, art and community events are quite literally outside your door. Downtown destinations like the Hult Center for the Performing Arts and The Shedd Institue are nearby, while the Willamette River, Skinner Butte and Eugene's riverfront paths make it remarkably easy to trade city energy for a little nature.

Gordon Lofts has a Walk Score of 97 and a Bike Score of 100. The Eugene Amtrak station is just a couple of blocks away, too.

So while parking is available, living here can make your car feel a lot more optional.

2. What Types of Apartments Are Available?

Gordon Lofts offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments in a range of layouts.

Inside, you'll find details designed to balance contemporary style with everyday function, including quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, modern two-toned cabinetry, full-size washers and dryers, 10-foot ceilings and oversized industrial-style sound-resistant windows. Select residences feature balconies: Juliet balconies as well as traditional balconies.

The bigger decision may be this: furnished or unfurnished? Because Gordon Lofts offers both.

3. What's the Difference Between Furnished and Unfurnished Living?

An unfurnished Gordon Lofts residence gives you a beautiful foundation for creating a home entirely your own. Bring your furniture, art, favorite chair, books, plants and all the pieces that make a space feel personal.

Our furnished apartments take a different approach. They're designed to make moving remarkably simple.

Furnished homes are move-in ready with furniture for living, dining, sleeping and working, plus a television, full-size appliances and a complete kitchen setup with cookware, dinnerware and other everyday essentials. Internet, cable and utilities are included, along with bi-weekly housekeeping and linen and towel service. In other words, you can bring your suitcase rather than your sofa.

4. How Flexible Are the Lease Terms?

Life doesn't always happen in 12-month increments.

That's why Gordon Lofts offers both conventional and flexible lease options, including fully furnished apartments available for short-term stays.

Short-term furnished apartments can be particularly useful for professionals coming to Eugene on assignment, healthcare workers, visiting University of Oregon faculty and scholars, people relocating to Eugene, remote workers or anyone navigating a transition between homes.

They're also an option for people who simply like the idea of living with fewer possessions and having more of life's details handled.

For current availability, lease lengths and pricing, our leasing team can help you find the option that best fits your plans.

5. What Amenities Are Included?

This is where Gordon Lofts begins to feel a little different.

Our amenities aren't simply spaces to photograph for a brochure. They're designed around how residents actually live.

The rooftop amenity deck offers lounge seating, a full kitchen, barbecue area, televisions and spaces for gathering or simply watching the sun settle over Eugene.

There's a 24-hour fitness studio for workouts without the commute. Cyclists have access to secure bike storage and a bike wash. Pet owners have an on-site dog wash and off-leash dog park.

And throughout the year, resident events create opportunities to meet the people who live around you. Your apartment is home, but home extends beyond your front door.

6. What Do You Mean by Concierge-Style Living?

Sometimes luxury isn't about adding more. It's about having less to do.

Gordon Lofts offers thoughtful services designed to remove some of the little tasks that compete for your time, including package acceptance and delivery, dry-cleaning services and on-site management.

Housekeeping is included with furnished residences and is also available as an option for residents in unfurnished homes.

These aren't conveniences for convenience's sake. They're designed to give you something back. Time for dinner downstairs. A walk along the Willamette. A workout. An evening on the rooftop. Or a Saturday morning when cleaning the apartment isn't first on the agenda.

We like to think of it as “life handled.”

7. Is Gordon Lofts Pet-Friendly?

Very. In fact, we consider ourselves pet-centric. Dogs and cats are welcome at Gordon Lofts, with up to two pets permitted per apartment home. Breed restrictions and applicable deposits and pet rent apply, so check with our leasing team for specifics.

We also designed amenities with four-legged residents in mind.

There's an off-leash Bark Park for quick outings and a dog wash station for the aftermath of Oregon's muddier outdoor adventures.

Then there's the neighborhood. Walk through the Market, find a pet-friendly patio or head toward the Willamette River and nearby trails when everyone needs a longer adventure.

They live here, too. We think they should enjoy it.

8. What Is There to Do Around Gordon Lofts?

The better question might be: What are you in the mood for?

Living at 5th Street Public Market means you can walk downstairs for coffee, meet someone for lunch, shop locally, book a health-oriented service, attend an event, take an art class or make dinner plans without moving your car.

Nearby downtown Eugene adds performing arts, live music, Eugene Saturday Market, Lane County Farmers Market and even more dining and entertainment.

Then there's the outdoors. Walk, run or bike along the Willamette River. Head toward Skinner Butte. Wander through Owen Rose Garden when the blooms are at their peak. Follow the river paths toward Alton Baker Park.

You can live an urban lifestyle without feeling disconnected from the things that make Oregon feel like Oregon.

9. What About Parking, Biking and Transportation?

Gordon Lofts is exceptionally well positioned for getting around Eugene without relying exclusively on a car.

With a Walk Score of 97 and Bike Score of 100, walking and cycling can become part of everyday life rather than something reserved for recreation.

Secure bike storage helps make cycling practical, and nearby transit adds another option. Eugene's Amtrak station is approximately two blocks away for connections beyond the city.

Reserved parking is also available. Drive when you need to. Walk or bike when you'd rather not.

10. What Will I Need to Set Up Before Moving In?

That depends on which kind of Gordon Lofts home you choose.

For an unfurnished residence, you'll establish electric service through EWEB and choose your internet provider. Water, sewer and garbage are billed through the resident portal.

You'll also want to handle the usual moving checklist: change your address, update insurance and start imagining where your furniture will go.

Choose a furnished home and the list gets considerably shorter. Utilities, internet and cable are already included. Your kitchen is equipped. Your furniture is waiting. Unpack your personal belongings. Then go explore your neighborhood.

11. Can I Tour Before Applying?

Absolutely.

Gordon Lofts offers both in-person and virtual tours seven days a week, with flexible scheduling available.

If you're relocating from another city, a virtual tour can help you explore floor plans and get a better sense of the property before arriving in Eugene.

If you're local, we recommend seeing Gordon Lofts in person. Tour the residence. Visit the rooftop. See the fitness studio. Then step outside and walk around 5th Street Public Market. Because understanding Gordon Lofts means understanding the neighborhood, too.

12. What Should I Ask the Leasing Team?

Anything that matters to the way you live.Tell us what you're looking for rather than trying to fit yourself into a particular floor plan. Our team can help you understand the options and find the residence that makes the most sense for you.

Ask about current floor plan availability and views. Furnished versus unfurnished options. Lease lengths. Parking. Pets. Housekeeping. Internet. Move-in timing. Which layouts might work best for working from home.

One More Thing to Know About Gordon Lofts

You can compare floor plans, finishes and amenity lists all day, but eventually, choosing where to live comes down to something less measurable: How do you want your life to feel when you get home?

At Gordon Lofts, you can walk downstairs for dinner instead of driving across town. Take the elevator to the rooftop for sunset. Walk the dog toward the river. Fit in a workout without leaving home. Choose a furnished residence where housekeeping is already handled or an unfurnished one you can make entirely your own (with or without housekeeping).

And when 5th Street Public Market is your neighborhood, there always seems to be something happening just outside.

Modern home. Thoughtful service. An extraordinary Eugene location. That's life at Gordon Lofts.

Ready to see it for yourself? Schedule an in-person or virtual tour and discover which Gordon Lofts residence feels like home.