Hallinan Apartments for Rent

Sitting south of Lake Oswego, the Hallinan neighborhood is a quiet, suburban community that started to grow in the 1970s. Before that there were just a few homes, lots of trees, and open farmland. Though parts of the neighborhood are densely populated, Hallinan has two city parks and two nature preserves within its borders. On the northern end fronting Oswego Lake is the Ellen R. Burgess Nature Preserve, a favorite with shorebird watchers. The Cornell Natural Area is in the center of the neighborhood, offering tree-lined hiking trails and strategically placed benches to take in the view. Freepons Park and Aspen Park both offer picnic areas, playgrounds, and more pathways to explore.

Housing in Hallinan is a mixture of single-family homes, duplexes, condos, and apartments. On the eastern end are several newer condo and apartment complexes, some offering stunning lake views. McVey Avenue, on the neighborhood’s western end, is home to local businesses and restaurants and is within walking distance from most of Hallinan. Along this street are some of the usual chain eateries and stores, but also some locally owned outfits with clever names such as Consigning Women, a clothing store that recycles designer fashions.

Hallinan Elementary School is in the center of the neighborhood and Riverdale High is a half mile away to the southeast. While there are no churches in Hallinan, there are several in neighboring communities. The closest are west of McVey Avenue or in Oldtown, north via Route 43. That same highway leads to the riverfront George Rogers City Park and its monument to Lake Oswego’s early beginnings.