Hillsboro
AmberGlen
New mixed-use blocks at Intel's doorstep, on the train line.
On the map
Boundary is approximate — refined per neighborhood over time.
Pacific Relocation's take
Our newest-building pick for a five-minute Intel commute.
AmberGlen is where we send Intel and hardware clients who want the newest possible apartment and the shortest possible commute, full stop — the district is purpose-built mixed-use right beside the Ronler Acres campus, with a Blue Line stop a short distance south. The stock is overwhelmingly brand-new build-to-rent: amenity decks, dog washes and ground-floor cafes, polished and easy to lease into, which is exactly the appeal for a transplant who wants turnkey. The honest trade-off is that it is still filling in — some blocks read more construction site than neighborhood, the promised central park and retail are partly future tense, and you are adjacent to Tanasbourne's retail rather than a historic main street. Schools are middle-of-the-pack with a stronger high-school feeder, so we walk families through the exact assigned chain. Because it courts the campuses directly, the best units lease in step with Intel hiring waves, so we pre-place clients a month or more ahead of a start date. It suits tech professionals and dual-income couples who prize a new unit and a tiny commute over character and a yard.
Lifestyle figures
Best of AmberGlen for you
Walkable / key streets
- AmberGlen Loop & central green0.3 km
The spine of the new mixed-use district, lining up apartments, ground-floor cafes and a planned central park.
- AmberGlen / Willow Creek–SW 185th MAX Station1.0 km
The nearest Blue Line stop, giving the district a one-seat train ride to the other Intel campuses, Beaverton and Portland.
Directions ↗Pinned on map
Diverse / multilingual
- The Streets of Tanasbourne1.0 km
The adjacent open-air retail village, the district's nearest concentration of dining, groceries and shops.
- Walker Road dining corridor0.8 km
The mix of Asian, Mexican and Mediterranean kitchens along Walker that feed the surrounding tech workforce.
Outdoors / hiking / parks
- Rock Creek Trail0.6 km
The paved wooded greenway on the district's edge, an easy car-free walk or ride toward Bethany and beyond.
Directions ↗Pinned on map - AmberGlen Community Park0.3 km
The neighborhood's planned central green space, the everyday outdoor anchor for the new apartment blocks.
To buy (USD)
| Type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 330,000 | 405,000 | 520,000 |
| 2 BR | 405,000 | 495,000 | 635,000 |
| 3 BR | 510,000 | 625,000 | 800,000 |
Estimated from local rents — placeholder, pending verified sale data.
Rent ranges (USD)
| Type | Low | Median | High | Δ 12mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 1,650 | 1,875 | 2,150 | ↓ 2.6% |
| 2 BR | 2,000 | 2,300 | 2,750 | ↓ 2.8% |
| 3 BR | 2,500 | 2,900 | 3,400 | ↓ 2.2% |
Source: Rentals.ca + Zumper Q1 2026, refreshed weekly via our rent worker.
Our advice
Before you sign a lease
- AmberGlen is still under active build-out — ask which phases, parks and retail are actually open versus rendered, and whether you will live next to a construction site
- Brand-new lease-up buildings often dangle concessions that expire at renewal; model the real second-year rent, not just the move-in special
- Pet amenities are a selling point but nearly all communities still charge monthly pet rent and enforce two-pet and weight limits — confirm the full policy in writing
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Last reviewed 2026-06-11.