Considering Move to Corvallis - Rental Homes and Where to Live? (Albany: neighborhood, purchase)

[dfmoving]

Hello -
My husband and I may be moving to the Corvallis area as he has been offered a position at OSU. The area sounds just lovely and I am wondering if anyone can shed some light about where to live in Corvallis or the surrounding area. Here is what we are looking for:

- New-er rental home (3 bed-room) - We are in our early 30-s, looking to start a family, but we are not ready to purchase a home yet.
- Close to OSU (no more than a 30-min drive, would prefer a 5-15 min drive). Husband is new faculty at OSU.
- Quiet, family-friendly neighborhood
- No more than 20 minutes from a shopping mall or say, a Target.

I appreciate any info that you are willing to share. Thanks!

[dfmoving]

Are parts of Albany about 20 minutes from OSU? Are there any areas in Albany that are worth looking at that might appeal to OSU faculty/staff members? Thank you for your help.