Eugene, OR Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Eugene is $1,294, a 4% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,242.
Average Rent in Eugene, OR
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,294 | 4% | 897 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Eugene, OR apartment is 897 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
Eugene, OR Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$7002%
- $701-$1,00024%
- $1,001-$1,50055%
- $1,501-$2,0009%
- > $2,00010%
Eugene, OR Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Jan / 2016 | May / 2016 | Sept / 2016 | Jan / 2017 | May / 2017 | Sept / 2017 | Jan / 2018 | May / 2018 | Jun / 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | $1,118 | $1,180 | $1,200 | $1,194 | $1,235 | $1,242 | $1,251 | $1,251 | $1,294 |
| National | $1,290 | $1,319 | $1,334 | $1,329 | $1,354 | $1,366 | $1,366 | $1,381 | $1,396 |
Average Rent in Eugene, OR By Neighborhood
| Average Rent | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | Average Rent | ||||
| Southeast Eugene | $947 | ||||
| Friendly | $947 | ||||
| Crest Drive | $947 | ||||
| Far West Eugene | $1,029 | ||||
| Churchill | $1,029 | ||||
| West Eugene | $1,041 | ||||
| Trainsong | $1,041 | ||||
| Eugene Industrial Corridor | $1,041 | ||||
| Active Bethel | $1,041 | ||||
| Santa Clara | $1,141 | ||||
| River Road | $1,141 | ||||
| Whiteaker Community | $1,247 | ||||
| Jefferson Westside | $1,247 | ||||
| West University | $1,339 | ||||
| Harlow | $1,339 | ||||
| Goodpasture Island | $1,339 | ||||
| Downtown Eugene | $1,339 | ||||
| Cal Young | $1,339 | ||||
| Northeast Eugene | $1,372 | ||||
| University of Oregon Campus | $1,428 | ||||
| South University | $1,763 | ||||
| Amazon | $1,763 | ||||
| Laurel Hill Valley | $2,313 | ||||
| Fairmount | $2,313 | ||||
The most affordable neighborhoods in Eugene are Crest Drive, where the average rent goes for $947/month, Friendly, where renters pay $947/mo on average, and Southeast Eugene, where the average rent goes for $947/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Churchill ($1,029), Far West Eugene ($1,029), and Active Bethel ($1,041), where the asking prices are below the average Eugene rent of $1,294/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Eugene are South University ($1,763), Fairmount ($2,313) and Laurel Hill Valley ($2,313).
Eugene | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Active Bethel is 41% lower than in Amazon
Active Bethel rent is 20% lower than Eugene average
| Average Rent | $1,041 |
|---|
Amazon rent is 36% higher than Eugene average
| Average Rent | $1,763 |
|---|
How Does Eugene Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Eugene | $1,294 | 4% |
| Springfield | $1,296 | 8% |
| Coburg | $1,372 | 5% |
| Junction City | $790 | 7% |
For more information about the Eugene rental trends, check out our monthly rent report