Portal Eugene
355 E 5th Ave,
Eugene, OR 97401
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,059 - $3,176
Rental Market Trends in Eugene, OR
What is the average rent in Eugene, OR?
$1,435/month
Average Rent
669 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
Eugene, OR Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Eugene, OR is $1,435 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,661/month, which means Eugene rent prices are 14% lower than the national average.
- Studio apartments in Eugene average $1,160 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Eugene average $1,435 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Eugene average $1,681 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Eugene average $2,087 or more per month.
Data Updated: July 1, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Eugene, OR?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Eugene, OR
Last Updated July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
16%
$700 - $1,000/month
32%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
14%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Eugene?
Based on current rent prices, Bethel, Fairmont and East Campus are the most affordable neighborhoods in Eugene.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Eugene?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Eugene, Jefferson Westside and Cal Young are the most expensive neighborhoods in Eugene.
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Which Eugene neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Eugene with the most apartments available are Cal Young, Harlow and West University .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Eugene, OR?
Because the average rent in Eugene is $1,435, you’ll want to make about $4,783 per month or $57,396 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Eugene, OR is 8.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Eugene is 16.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,160 - $2,087. You can expect to pay 5.1% more for groceries, 7.4% less for utilities, and 11.0% more for transportation.
How does Eugene, OR compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Eugene, OR to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,311/month
One Bedroom
$1,371/month
$1,728/month
Two Bedroom
$1,626/month
$2,695/month
Three Bedroom
$2,058/month
$3,499/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Eugene?
The average rent in Eugene is $1,435 per month, which is 13.6% lower than the national average of $1,661.
What is the average rent for a house in Eugene?
The average rent for a house in Eugene, OR is $2,385 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Eugene?
The average rent for a townhome in Eugene, OR is $1,675 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Eugene?
Rents in Eugene, OR are decreasing, with prices down 0.2% year-over-year and $2 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Eugene?
In Eugene, OR, 33% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.