South Burlingame Apartments for Rent

Rolling terrain and steep slopes mark South Burlingame, a neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. Home styles in South Burlingame vary from American cottage styles to American contemporary homes. Flowering beds and bushes and blooming trees or pines fill the lush yards of this area. A creek runs through the north and east sides of South Burlingame, adding to the natural Pacific Northwest beauty of the area. Houses on the eastern side often have views of the Willamette River.

Burlingame Park, located on the west side of the community, offers handicap accessible areas with a children’s playground, picnic areas, ball fields, unpaved walking trails and restrooms. Fulton Park, sandwiched between SW Barbur Boulevard and Interstate 5, offers the same on the north side. Interstate 5 makes up the western border, while SW Taylor’s Ferry Road marks off the south and eastern borders. This region is in the 97219 zip code.

One of the special features of South Burlingame is the strong sense of community. Businesses within this district are familiar with residents, who are familiar with the special offerings of each business. Small businesses within this community have survived by looking out for the needs of the customer.

The River View Cemetery is a local landmark in this area of Portland. Phillip Marquam, a major figure in Portland history, was buried there.