Eugene

Eugene, OR is perfect for those who love city and suburban living.
Downtown Eugene has many shops in and near 5th Street Market Alley.
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.

Eugene, OR Area Guide

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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Eugene, OR is $1,160 for a studio, $1,427 for one bedroom, $1,662 for two bedrooms, and $2,069 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eugene has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,427/month
669 Sq Ft
House
$2,186/month
1,046 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,687/month
469 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,775/month
1,534 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Eugene, OR is 9.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Eugene is 19.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,160 - $2,069. You can expect to pay 5.9% more for groceries, 7.3% less for utilities, and 11.6% more for transportation.

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Getting Around

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

Somewhat Walkable

63 / 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.

Some Transit

37 / 100

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

Very Bikeable

83 / 100

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

Schools

Ridgeline Montessori

Public

Grades K-8

Village School

Public

Grades K-8

Roosevelt Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Kelly Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

South Eugene High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Sheldon High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Crow Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Willamette High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Churchill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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 February 2026.