Corporate Housing Near Intel and Nike in Beaverton/Hillsboro, OR

The Silicon Forest Has a Housing Market

When most people think of Portland's tech sector, they think of the city's east side startups and the Pearl District co-working spaces. But the largest concentration of tech employment in the Portland metro area is actually 10 miles west of downtown, in the Beaverton/Hillsboro corridor known as the Silicon Forest. Intel's Ronler Acres campus in Hillsboro is the company's largest US manufacturing site, employing over 20,000 people. Nike's world headquarters in Beaverton employs another 12,000.

Contractors, consultants, and business travelers on assignments at these campuses have a specific set of housing needs: proximity to the campuses (to avoid the I-5/US-26 commute from downtown Portland), a professional-grade home environment, and all-inclusive pricing that simplifies expense reporting.

The Beaverton/Hillsboro Furnished Rental Market

The furnished rental market in Beaverton and Hillsboro is smaller than Portland's but growing. The area is primarily suburban — single-family homes, townhouses, and low-rise apartment complexes — which means furnished rentals tend to offer more space than comparable Portland properties at similar price points. A 2-bedroom furnished home in Beaverton that costs $3,200/month might be equivalent to a 1-bedroom in the Pearl District at the same price.

Proximity to the Intel and Nike campuses varies significantly by neighborhood. The areas closest to Intel's Ronler Acres campus (near NW 229th Ave in Hillsboro) are in the Tanasbourne and Orenco Station neighborhoods. Nike's campus (One Bowerman Dr, Beaverton) is most accessible from the Beaverton Town Square and Progress Ridge areas. Both campuses are connected to downtown Portland by MAX light rail, which is useful for guests who want to access the city on weekends.

For contractors on Intel assignments specifically, the campus is large and spread across multiple buildings — ask your project contact which building you'll be working in before choosing housing, as the difference between the north and south ends of the campus can add 10–15 minutes to a walking commute.

What to Look for in Silicon Forest Corporate Housing

For business travelers and contractors on tech assignments in Beaverton/Hillsboro, the key requirements are similar to any extended-stay rental: all utilities included, dedicated high-speed internet (essential for remote collaboration), in-unit laundry, dedicated parking, and a management contact who is actually reachable. The difference from a Portland-centric search is that you should prioritize proximity to the specific campus you're working at rather than proximity to downtown Portland.

PreparedPads has properties in the Portland metro area with access to the Beaverton/Hillsboro corridor. Contact us with your assignment location and dates and we'll tell you what's available and what the commute looks like.