Eugene, OR Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Eugene is $1,353, a 2% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Eugene, OR
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,353 | 2% | 894 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Eugene, OR apartment is 894 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. 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-$7003%
- $701-$1,00016%
- $1,001-$1,50057%
- $1,501-$2,00013%
- > $2,00011%
Eugene, OR Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households47%
- Owner-occupied Households52%
32,164 or 47% of the households in Eugene, OR are renter-occupied while 35,171 or 52% are owner-occupied.
Eugene, OR Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2016 | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | $1,210 | $1,204 | $1,244 | $1,251 | $1,256 | $1,290 | $1,314 | $1,327 | $1,357 | $1,353 |
| National | $1,351 | $1,347 | $1,379 | $1,381 | $1,384 | $1,420 | $1,429 | $1,433 | $1,469 | $1,473 |
Average Rent in Eugene, OR By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Southeast Eugene | $1,027 |
| Friendly | $1,027 |
| Crest Drive | $1,027 |
| Far West Eugene | $1,076 |
| Churchill | $1,076 |
| West Eugene | $1,084 |
| Trainsong | $1,084 |
| Eugene Industrial Corridor | $1,084 |
| Active Bethel | $1,084 |
| Santa Clara | $1,187 |
| River Road | $1,187 |
| Whiteaker Community | $1,296 |
| Jefferson Westside | $1,296 |
| West University | $1,391 |
| Harlow | $1,391 |
| Goodpasture Island | $1,391 |
| Downtown Eugene | $1,391 |
| Cal Young | $1,391 |
| Northeast Eugene | $1,486 |
| University of Oregon Campus | $1,492 |
| South University | $1,826 |
| Amazon | $1,826 |
| Laurel Hill Valley | $2,216 |
| Fairmount | $2,216 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Eugene are Crest Drive, where the average rent goes for $1,027/month, Friendly, where renters pay $1,027/mo on average, and Southeast Eugene, where the average rent goes for $1,027/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Churchill ($1,076), Far West Eugene ($1,076), and Active Bethel ($1,084), where the asking prices are below the average Eugene rent of $1,353/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Eugene are South University ($1,826), Fairmount ($2,216) and Laurel Hill Valley ($2,216).
The most popular neighborhood in Eugene is West University, where there are 9 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $1,391. Next up is South University, where apartments go for $1,826/month, followed by Downtown Eugene with $1,391 If you’re looking to rent in Eugene’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Goodpasture Island, where renters pay $1,391 on average, and Active Bethel, where the average monthly rent is $1,084.
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 | $1,084 |
|---|
Amazon rent is 35% higher than Eugene average
| Average Rent | $1,826 |
|---|
How Eugene Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | $1,536 | 3% |
| Beaverton | $1,413 | 6% |
| Hillsboro | $1,578 | 6% |
| Gresham | $1,312 | 3% |
| Eugene | $1,353 | 2% |
| Salem | $1,054 | 3% |
| Springfield | $1,391 | 7% |
| Albany | $1,100 | 6% |
| Albany City | $1,100 | 6% |
| Lebanon | $1,084 | 6% |
| Lebanon City | $1,084 | 6% |
For more information about the Eugene rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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