Oregon Rental Market Trends
Last updated: October 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Oregon is $1,758, a 0.03% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,758.
Studio Apartments at $1,351 offer the most budget-friendly option with 462 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 676 square feet for $1,596, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-bedroom units at $1,831 offer 964 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,213 sq ft) for $2,217, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Oregon
Last updated: October 01, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,758 | 844 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $1,351 | 462 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $1,596 | 676 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,831 | 964 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $2,217 | 1,213 sq. ft. |
Oregon rent trends
What's the typical rent budget in Oregon?
The largest share of rentals in Oregon (49%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Oregon?
630,439 or 37% of the households in Oregon are renter-occupied while 1,087,983 or 63% are owner-occupied.
How Oregon Compares to Other States
| State | Average Rent | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $1,334 | 993 sq. ft. |
| Arizona | $1,574 | 867 sq. ft. |
| Arkansas | $1,162 | 896 sq. ft. |
| California | $2,694 | 854 sq. ft. |
| Colorado | $1,859 | 879 sq. ft. |
| Connecticut | $2,209 | 899 sq. ft. |
| Delaware | $1,735 | 928 sq. ft. |
| District of Columbia | $2,460 | 747 sq. ft. |
| Florida | $1,999 | 987 sq. ft. |
| Georgia | $1,663 | 1,030 sq. ft. |
| Idaho | $1,721 | 933 sq. ft. |
| Illinois | $2,071 | 842 sq. ft. |
| Indiana | $1,346 | 912 sq. ft. |
| Iowa | $1,265 | 900 sq. ft. |
| Kansas | $1,348 | 910 sq. ft. |
| Kentucky | $1,354 | 937 sq. ft. |
| Louisiana | $1,265 | 916 sq. ft. |
| Maine | $2,118 | 833 sq. ft. |
| Maryland | $1,898 | 908 sq. ft. |
| Massachusetts | $2,863 | 881 sq. ft. |
| Michigan | $1,437 | 921 sq. ft. |
| Minnesota | $1,676 | 896 sq. ft. |
| Mississippi | $1,337 | 1,011 sq. ft. |
| Missouri | $1,382 | 904 sq. ft. |
| Montana | $1,819 | 905 sq. ft. |
| Nebraska | $1,380 | 932 sq. ft. |
| Nevada | $1,570 | 912 sq. ft. |
| New Hampshire | $2,226 | 887 sq. ft. |
| New Jersey | $2,463 | 872 sq. ft. |
| New Mexico | $1,438 | 840 sq. ft. |
| New York | $2,683 | 880 sq. ft. |
| North Carolina | $1,583 | 982 sq. ft. |
| North Dakota | $1,215 | 968 sq. ft. |
| Ohio | $1,362 | 902 sq. ft. |
| Oklahoma | $1,089 | 859 sq. ft. |
| Oregon | $1,758 | 844 sq. ft. |
| Pennsylvania | $1,837 | 891 sq. ft. |
| Rhode Island | $2,246 | 918 sq. ft. |
| South Carolina | $1,668 | 1,019 sq. ft. |
| South Dakota | $1,217 | 912 sq. ft. |
| Tennessee | $1,557 | 956 sq. ft. |
| Texas | $1,455 | 894 sq. ft. |
| Utah | $1,671 | 936 sq. ft. |
| Virginia | $2,019 | 925 sq. ft. |
| Washington | $2,059 | 832 sq. ft. |
| Wisconsin | $1,663 | 926 sq. ft. |
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Popular Cities in Oregon
- Apartments in Albany $1,580
- Apartments in Beaverton $1,759
- Apartments in Bend $1,935
- Apartments in Corvallis $2,033
- Apartments in Eugene $1,846
- Apartments in Gresham $1,623
- Apartments in Happy Valley $1,863
- Apartments in Hillsboro $1,911
- Apartments in Lake Oswego $2,091
- Apartments in Lebanon $1,604
- Apartments in Milwaukie $1,733
- Apartments in Oregon City $1,809
- Apartments in Portland $1,725
- Apartments in Salem $1,467
- Apartments in Sherwood $2,009
- Apartments in Tigard $1,712
- Apartments in Tualatin $1,768
- Apartments in West Linn $2,230
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Oregon apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.