Hi everyone,
We( me, my wife and cat) are about to move to Portland, and as we are looking to rent for the first year, I am down to three choices, as far as places to live, and would like to ask your opinion/feelings/knowledge/experiences about them, if you would be so kind of sharing with us.
I will be working nearby Salmon and Fifth, and did look into three main locations to rent :
First, Beckenridge apts., near St Vincent Medical Center. Seems to be a nice area, Max station close, and good Hwy access too - plus might be able to bike commute

Second, Seneca Hills, near Orenco Station - great community, a little further away from the city, with Max very close by.
Third is King's Court, west of 185Th and south of Walker road.Seems to be a busier but nice community, also with Max station close, and still close access to both downtowns.
And there is also a fourth choice -backup - that is south of 26 on NW Cornell Road - where there is a single lane each side only. Seems to have a lot of traffic, and Max station to be further away.
Does anyone know these neighborhoods/locations, and would like to share what you know about it?
I prefer to stay sort of close to the MAX, need a safe and quiet neighborhood

Yes, I was ther( Portland Oregon) this last Thursday, but a drive-by does not give you enough info

Thanks once again for any info
Phil