Oregon Rental Market Trends
Last updated: May 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Oregon is $1,742, a 0.68% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,754.
Studio Apartments at $1,345 offer the most budget-friendly option with 461 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 676 square feet for $1,578, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,807 offer 962 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,213 sq ft) for $2,201, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Oregon
Last updated: May 23, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,742 | 845 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $1,345 | 461 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $1,578 | 676 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,807 | 962 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $2,201 | 1,213 sq. ft. |
Oregon rent trends
What's the typical rent budget in Oregon?
The largest share of rentals in Oregon (51%) 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 | $1,319 | 992 sq. ft. |
| Arizona | $1,569 | 864 sq. ft. |
| Arkansas | $1,148 | 896 sq. ft. |
| California | $2,651 | 853 sq. ft. |
| Colorado | $1,824 | 875 sq. ft. |
| Connecticut | $2,150 | 897 sq. ft. |
| Delaware | $1,709 | 921 sq. ft. |
| District of Columbia | $2,476 | 748 sq. ft. |
| Florida | $1,977 | 983 sq. ft. |
| Georgia | $1,640 | 1,026 sq. ft. |
| Idaho | $1,674 | 931 sq. ft. |
| Illinois | $2,050 | 840 sq. ft. |
| Indiana | $1,342 | 909 sq. ft. |
| Iowa | $1,240 | 897 sq. ft. |
| Kansas | $1,326 | 909 sq. ft. |
| Kentucky | $1,330 | 934 sq. ft. |
| Louisiana | $1,246 | 921 sq. ft. |
| Maine | $2,057 | 837 sq. ft. |
| Maryland | $1,887 | 907 sq. ft. |
| Massachusetts | $2,853 | 880 sq. ft. |
| Michigan | $1,414 | 920 sq. ft. |
| Minnesota | $1,659 | 893 sq. ft. |
| Mississippi | $1,328 | 1,011 sq. ft. |
| Missouri | $1,358 | 901 sq. ft. |
| Montana | $1,722 | 888 sq. ft. |
| Nebraska | $1,355 | 933 sq. ft. |
| Nevada | $1,548 | 909 sq. ft. |
| New Hampshire | $2,177 | 877 sq. ft. |
| New Jersey | $2,416 | 871 sq. ft. |
| New Mexico | $1,418 | 837 sq. ft. |
| New York | $2,613 | 874 sq. ft. |
| North Carolina | $1,555 | 978 sq. ft. |
| North Dakota | $1,164 | 964 sq. ft. |
| Ohio | $1,345 | 900 sq. ft. |
| Oklahoma | $1,070 | 859 sq. ft. |
| Oregon | $1,742 | 845 sq. ft. |
| Pennsylvania | $1,807 | 889 sq. ft. |
| Rhode Island | $2,192 | 915 sq. ft. |
| South Carolina | $1,628 | 1,015 sq. ft. |
| South Dakota | $1,206 | 913 sq. ft. |
| Tennessee | $1,537 | 953 sq. ft. |
| Texas | $1,448 | 892 sq. ft. |
| Utah | $1,635 | 930 sq. ft. |
| Virginia | $2,009 | 923 sq. ft. |
| Washington | $2,037 | 829 sq. ft. |
| Wisconsin | $1,626 | 919 sq. ft. |
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Popular Cities in Oregon
- Apartments in Albany $1,575
- Apartments in Beaverton $1,748
- Apartments in Bend $1,909
- Apartments in Corvallis $1,991
- Apartments in Eugene $1,877
- Apartments in Gresham $1,604
- Apartments in Happy Valley $1,853
- Apartments in Hillsboro $1,844
- Apartments in Independence $1,729
- Apartments in Lake Oswego $2,054
- Apartments in Lebanon $1,586
- Apartments in Milwaukie $1,682
- Apartments in Oregon City $1,806
- Apartments in Portland $1,716
- Apartments in Salem $1,489
- Apartments in Sherwood $1,979
- Apartments in Tigard $1,694
- Apartments in Tualatin $1,720
- Apartments in West Linn $2,152
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.