Beaverton
South Beaverton
Newer homes, sunny cul-de-sacs and Progress Ridge nights out.
On the map
Boundary is approximate — refined per neighborhood over time.
Pacific Relocation's take
Our school-first pick on the south side.
South Beaverton is the address we hand to families whose first question is schools, full stop. The Scholls Heights / Conestoga / Mountainside path is among the strongest assigned-school chains in the district, and the housing stock skews newer than the rest of Beaverton, with more 1990s-and-later homes and townhomes. Progress Ridge TownSquare gives the area a genuine evening-out destination, and the Fanno Creek trail network keeps it green. The catch is that it is firmly car-oriented: walk and transit scores are low, the Portland commute runs 30+ minutes in traffic, and you will drive to almost everything. Because demand is school-driven, the family-sized rentals and homes get tight every spring as leases turn for the school year, so we pre-place clients in late winter. It suits established families and remote workers far better than anyone commuting daily to the central city.
Lifestyle figures
Best of South Beaverton for you
Family-friendly
- Progress Ridge TownSquare1.4 km
An open-air village with a movie theater, New Seasons and patios that serves as South Beaverton's social hub.
Directions ↗Pinned on map - Hiteon Park0.8 km
Wooded THPRD park with a playground and creek trail tucked into the residential streets.
Directions ↗Pinned on map
Outdoors / hiking / parks
- Fanno Creek Trail (south reach)0.9 km
The paved greenway threads south Beaverton, linking parks and wetlands for car-free walks and rides.
- Forest Glen Park0.6 km
Quiet neighborhood park with a playground and shaded loop, a daily-walk staple for nearby families.
Directions ↗Pinned on map
Schools
- Scholls Heights Elementary School1.2 km
A 9/10 GreatSchools elementary that is a primary reason families target south Beaverton addresses.
Directions ↗Pinned on map - Mountainside High School2.3 km
One of the district's newest and highest-rated high schools, opened to relieve the south-county boom.
Directions ↗Pinned on map
To buy (USD)
| Type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 310,000 | 375,000 | 480,000 |
| 2 BR | 375,000 | 455,000 | 580,000 |
| 3 BR | 480,000 | 585,000 | 750,000 |
Estimated from local rents — placeholder, pending verified sale data.
Rent ranges (USD)
| Type | Low | Median | High | Δ 12mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 1,550 | 1,725 | 2,000 | ↓ 1.2% |
| 2 BR | 1,850 | 2,100 | 2,500 | ↓ 1.4% |
| 3 BR | 2,300 | 2,700 | 3,200 | ↓ 1.0% |
Source: Rentals.ca + Zumper Q1 2026, refreshed weekly via our rent worker.
Our advice
Before you sign a lease
- School-attendance boundaries can shift with district rebalancing — confirm the assigned school for the exact address, in writing, not the neighborhood reputation
- Family-sized inventory tightens sharply March–July as leases turn for the school year; start early or expect to compromise
- HOA-governed townhome rentals often cap pets at two and add monthly pet rent — get the HOA pet rule, not just the lease, before signing
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Last reviewed 2026-06-09.