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Pendleton, OR Area Guide

“The Real West” is alive and well in this inland Oregon community

Rural Small Town River Interstate Stadium Parks

Pendleton is a small and fairly secluded city in northeastern Oregon, positioned about sixty miles south of Kennewick, Washington. The Umatilla River divided the city in half, with the south bank hosting Pendleton’s vibrant Downtown district along Main Street. Pendleton has long served as a major stop on the rodeo circuit, and the historic Pendleton Round Up arena overlooking the river is one of the nation’s most storied rodeo venues. Residents enjoy prime access to some of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful natural environments, with hills and forests surrounding the city and providing excellent venues for outdoor exploration.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Pendleton, OR is $1,164 for a studio, $917 for one bedroom, $1,197 for two bedrooms, and $1,628 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pendleton has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$917/month
642 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

43 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

15 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

34 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

West Hills Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

185 Students

Lincoln Primary School

Public

Grades K-2

188 Students

Sunridge Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Lifeways Inc

Public

Grades K-12

9 Students

Pendleton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Lifeways Inc

Public

Grades K-12

9 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Umatilla National Forest
  • Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon
  • McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge
  • Blue Mountain Wildlife
  • Tamastslikt Cultural Institute

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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.