Hillsboro’s latest entry in the arms race for upscale rentals is not subtle. Astral and Revel by Alta, a 594-unit, amenity-loaded apartment campus, just landed in the city’s tech corridor with brand-new city-built streets and sidewalks meant to stitch the project straight into the surrounding employment hub. The single 326,000-square-foot site is split into two branded sides: Astral, marketed as the wellness-focused wing, and Revel, pitched as the social and entertainment-forward counterpart. For renters and nearby employers, it is a clear bid to pull Silicon Forest workers into higher-end multifamily living.
Developer Wood Partners wrapped construction on the complex at 1390 NE Compton Drive last year. The property, which totals 594 units and roughly 326,000 square feet and was completed in September 2025, went on to win the 2026 CoStar Impact Award for multifamily development of the year in the Portland market, according to CoStar. Award judges pointed to the twin-brand concept and the city’s role in adding infrastructure, calling Astral and Revel a project that “raises the standard for apartment living” and saying the “cooperation with the city of Hillsboro is particularly noteworthy.” Wood Partners and the leasing and management team at Greystar were among those credited with bringing the development to market.
Two Branded Worlds Under One Roof
Astral is the quieter side of the house, leaning into wellness and recovery. The building’s amenities include a sauna, spa, yoga room, bouldering wall and a roof deck outfitted with fitness turf and meditation spaces, according to the project website Astral & Revel by Alta. If that reads more like a retreat brochure than a standard lease-up, that is part of the appeal.
Across the way, Revel turns up the volume with social and entertainment spaces. Its amenity package features a gaming café, coworking rooms, a speakeasy and a roof deck that layers on a pickleball court and an outdoor movie area, as listed on Astral & Revel by Alta. Both wings share everyday conveniences such as an open-air micro-market, clubrooms and private conference suites aimed squarely at hybrid and remote workers. Developers and leasing teams say the split personality helps the property appeal to a broader slice of Westside renters, whether they are seeking quiet, community or a bit of both.
Where It Sits and Why Employers Care
The campus is planted in Hillsboro’s Amberglen neighborhood, a pocket that has quickly become a cluster zone for new multifamily projects. It also sits within commuting distance of major tech and manufacturing employers. Commercial listings highlight nearby names such as Intel, Nike and Microsoft, a key reason the site was positioned for Silicon Forest workers, per PropertyShark. Ground-floor retail pads are being marketed to food and service operators, signaling another push toward mixed-use hubs on Portland’s Westside.
Who Is Running the Place
Greystar is listed as the property manager, handling leasing, resident services and on-site operations for Astral and Revel, according to Greystar. Leasing pages and national rental platforms currently show available floor plans and move-in specials as the project shifts from construction mode to full occupancy.
What It Means for Hillsboro
Locally, Astral and Revel by Alta represents both an upgrade in amenities and a live experiment in how targeted public infrastructure can unlock private residential development. City leaders and industry watchers alike will be looking to see whether the 594 units relieve housing pressure for semiconductor and other tech workers or simply raise expectations for what new rentals should look like. Either way, the complex is likely to stay on the radar as the units lease up and the freshly built streets around the campus absorb more foot and vehicle traffic.
