Southern Oregon University

Ashland, OR

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Southern Oregon University - Ashland, OR Area Guide

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Established in 1872, Southern Oregon University emphasizes diversity and inclusion while focusing on preparing students to live and lead in a multicultural, global society. The supportive learning environment at SOU fosters creativity and innovation, building a solid foundation for success. SOU students build strong community connections through internships, mentorships, field studies, capstone projects, volunteer opportunities, and civic engagement.

Situated in scenic Ashland, the SOU campus is convenient to a number of houses and apartments available for rent. Easy access to Route 99 and the I-5 allows for simple commutes and travels from the SOU campus.

Over 100 student organizations, NAIA Division II Raider athletics, intramurals and club sports, concerts, art exhibitions, theatrical performances, outdoor adventure programming, community gardens, and film screenings all contribute to the infectious energy on the SOU campus. Ashland is a culturally rich mecca for tourism, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and breathtaking outdoor experiences. The world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Lithia Park, ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, and Standing Stone Brewing Company all call Ashland home too.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ashland, OR is $845 for a studio, $1,157 for one bedroom, $1,876 for two bedrooms, and $4,249 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ashland has increased by 4.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 315 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $845/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 556 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,157/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 770 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,876/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 948 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,249/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

20 / 100

Schools

Walker Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

221 Students

Helman Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

311 Students

Bellview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

260 Students

TRAILS Outdoor School

Public

Grades K-8

149 Students

Pinehurst Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

20 Students

Ashland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

530 Students

TRAILS Outdoor School

Public

Grades K-8

149 Students

Pinehurst Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

20 Students

Ashland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

924 Students

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.