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Eugene, OR

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An idyllic Pacific city nestled in breathtaking natural terrain.

Pacific University of Oregon Quaint Outdoorsy Idyllic

Eugene, Oregon combines outdoor recreation with cultural attractions. Home to the University of Oregon, this city of nearly 180,000 residents offers varied housing options, from downtown apartments averaging $1,414 per month to homes in established neighborhoods like South Eugene and Friendly. The rental market shows steady growth, with studios averaging $1,225 and four-bedroom homes at $2,692. The city's park system includes Pre's Trail and the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System, offering miles of running and biking trails.

Downtown Eugene hosts the Saturday Market, the largest weekly open-air crafts festival in the United States. The Whiteaker neighborhood features local breweries and restaurants, while Spencer Butte provides hiking trails and views of the Willamette Valley. The city's track and field legacy centers around the University of Oregon's Hayward Field, which has hosted multiple Olympic Trials. This connection to athletics includes deep roots with Nike, founded by former UO track athlete Phil Knight and coach Bill Bowerman.

Explore the City

Downtown Eugene has many shops in and near 5th Street Market Alley.

You can live surrounded by nature or by the city in Eugene.

Residents love the plentiful opportunities to get outside in Eugene.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Eugene, OR is $1,176 for a studio, $1,420 for one bedroom, $1,673 for two bedrooms, and $2,064 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eugene has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,420/month
677 Sq Ft
House
$2,155/month
931 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,355/month
489 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,334/month
1,063 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Eugene, OR is 7.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Eugene is 20.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,176 - $2,064. You can expect to pay 4.7% more for groceries, 6.9% less for utilities, and 8.6% more for transportation.

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Transportation

63

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

37

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

83

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Edgewood Community Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

407 Students

Yujin Gakuen Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

255 Students

Twin Oaks Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

227 Students

Edison Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

354 Students

Fairfield Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

333 Students

Roosevelt Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

543 Students

Kelly Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

424 Students

Madison Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

415 Students

Crow Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

121 Students

Cal Young Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

494 Students

South Eugene High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,505 Students

Sheldon High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,525 Students

Crow Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

121 Students

Willamette High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,516 Students

Churchill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,082 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Owen Rose Garden
  • Skinner Butte Park
  • Lane County Historical Museum
  • Shelton McMurphey Johnson House
  • Eugene Parks Department

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Mahlon Sweet Field

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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 November 2025.