What is the average apartment size in Molalla?

The average size for a Molalla, OR apartment is 878 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 Molalla?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Molalla is $1,610 per month, a 2.74% increase from last year’s average of $1,567.

What is the average apartment size in Molalla?

The typical apartment in Molalla offers about 878 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Molalla, OR Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Molalla ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 61% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Molalla?

In Molalla, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Molalla is $1,610, a 2.74% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,567.

Two-beedroom units at $1,579 offer 881 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Molalla, OR

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,610	878 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$1,579	881 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Molalla, OR rent trends

Rental prices in Molalla, OR have increased by 2.74% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,567 to $1,610.

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

The largest share of rentals in Molalla, OR (61%) 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 Molalla, OR?

1,317 or 35% of the households in Molalla, OR are renter-occupied while 2,410 or 65% are owner-occupied.

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How Molalla Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Molalla	$1,610
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
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 Molalla 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.