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Ashland, OR Area Guide

An artistic small town with endless outdoor and cultural amenities

Picturesque Eclectic Active Vibrant Artistic Walkable Family-Friendly Luxurious

Cradled between the Siskiyou and Cascade mountain ranges in southern Oregon, Ashland is known for being home to Southern Oregon University and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Ashland is a unique blend of college town, outdoor oasis, and artistic haven.

Scenic local parks, lakes, creeks, and a paved intercity bike trail offer Ashland residents a host of recreational opportunities in addition to the many nearby national parks and forests, including Crater Lake National Park and Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.

Cultural offerings abound in Ashland. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival hosts world-class performances from February to October. The Schneider Museum of Art and ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum feature rotating exhibits. A bevy of farm-to-table restaurants, food artisans, local farms, and award-winning wineries and breweries contribute to Ashland’s reputation for exceptional culinary experiences.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Ashland, OR is $824 for a studio, $1,124 for one bedroom, $1,852 for two bedrooms, and $4,250 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ashland has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,124/month
572 Sq Ft
House
$2,250/month
1,093 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ashland, OR is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

53 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Bikeable

55 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Walker Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Bellview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Helman Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

TRAILS Outdoor School

Public

Grades K-8

Pinehurst Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

Ashland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

TRAILS Outdoor School

Public

Grades K-8

Pinehurst Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

Ashland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum
  • North Mountain Park Nature Center
  • Lithia Park
  • Flying L Ranch
  • Mt. Ashland Ski & Snowboard Resort

Airports

  • Rogue Valley International - Medford

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.