What is the average apartment size in Milwaukie?

The average size for a Milwaukie, OR apartment is 809 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.

What is the average rent in Milwaukie?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Milwaukie is $1,704 per month, a 2.02% increase from last year’s average of $1,670.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Milwaukie?

In Milwaukie, studios rent for $1,342 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,568 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,802 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,803 per month

What is the average apartment size in Milwaukie?

The typical apartment in Milwaukie offers about 809 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Milwaukie?

Studio apartments in Milwaukie average 465 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 654 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 974 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,431 sq. ft.

Milwaukie, OR Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Milwaukie?

The typical rent budget in Milwaukie ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Milwaukie?

In Milwaukie, 40% of households rent while 60% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Milwaukie is $1,704, a 2.02% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,670.

Studio Apartments at $1,342 offer the most budget-friendly option with 465 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 654 square feet for $1,568, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,802 offer 974 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,431 sq ft) for $2,803, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Milwaukie, OR

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,704	809 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,342	465 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,568	654 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,802	974 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,803	1,431 sq. ft.

Milwaukie, OR rent trends

Rental prices in Milwaukie, OR have increased by 2.02% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,670 to $1,704.

What's the typical rent budget in Milwaukie, OR?

The largest share of rentals in Milwaukie, OR (54%) 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 Milwaukie, OR?

3,782 or 40% of the households in Milwaukie, OR are renter-occupied while 5,706 or 60% are owner-occupied.

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How Milwaukie Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Milwaukie	$1,704
Portland	$1,753
Beaverton	$1,793
Tigard	$1,757
Gresham	$1,655
Hillsboro	$1,920
Salem	$1,463
Eugene	$1,846
Bend	$1,945
Lake Oswego, OR	$2,157
Happy Valley, OR	$1,853
Wilsonville, OR	$1,921
Forest Grove, OR	$1,553
Vancouver, WA	$1,781

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 Milwaukie 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.