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Rental Market Trends in Eugene, OR

What is the average rent in Eugene, OR?

$1,427/month

Average Rent

669 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Eugene, OR is $1,427 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,643/month, which means Eugene rent prices are 13% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Eugene, you can expect to pay about $1,155 per month for a studio, $1,427 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,669 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,107 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,155/month
415 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,427/month
669 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,669/month
963 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,107/month
1,225 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,263/month
358 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,755/month
769 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,392/month
1,260 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,283/month
1,847 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,661/month
687 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,580/month
831 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,070/month
1,173 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,379/month
1,773 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Eugene, OR?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $5 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Eugene, OR
Last Updated May 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Eugene, OR
Percentage*
Rent Range
6% Below $700/month
16% $700 - $1,000/month
32% $1,001 - $1,500/month
32% $1,501 - $2,000/month
14% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Eugene?

Based on current rent prices, Bethel, Jefferson Westside and West University are the most affordable neighborhoods in Eugene.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bethel
$1,408/month
701 Sq Ft
Jefferson Westside
$1,557/month
605 Sq Ft
West University
$1,643/month
558 Sq Ft
Churchill
$1,658/month
789 Sq Ft
River Road
$1,670/month
691 Sq Ft
East Campus
$1,715/month
513 Sq Ft
Fairmont
$1,748/month
495 Sq Ft
Cal Young
$1,807/month
716 Sq Ft
Harlow
$1,821/month
723 Sq Ft
Santa Clara
$1,907/month
670 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Eugene?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Eugene, Santa Clara and Harlow are the most expensive neighborhoods in Eugene.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Eugene
$2,109/month
669 Sq Ft
Santa Clara
$1,907/month
670 Sq Ft
Harlow
$1,821/month
723 Sq Ft
Cal Young
$1,807/month
716 Sq Ft
Fairmont
$1,748/month
495 Sq Ft
East Campus
$1,715/month
513 Sq Ft
River Road
$1,670/month
691 Sq Ft
Churchill
$1,658/month
789 Sq Ft
West University
$1,643/month
558 Sq Ft
Jefferson Westside
$1,557/month
605 Sq Ft

Which Eugene neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Eugene with the most apartments available are Cal Young, Harlow and East Campus .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cal Young
$1,807/month
716 Sq Ft
Harlow
$1,821/month
723 Sq Ft
East Campus
$1,715/month
513 Sq Ft
West University
$1,643/month
558 Sq Ft
Downtown Eugene
$2,109/month
669 Sq Ft
Fairmont
$1,748/month
495 Sq Ft
Bethel
$1,408/month
701 Sq Ft
Churchill
$1,658/month
789 Sq Ft
Santa Clara
$1,907/month
670 Sq Ft
River Road
$1,670/month
691 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Eugene, OR?

Because the average rent in Eugene is $1,427, you’ll want to make about $4,756 per month or $57,072 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 9.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Eugene is 19.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,155 - $2,107. You can expect to pay 5.9% more for groceries, 7.3% less for utilities, and 11.6% more for transportation.

City

Eugene, OR

1,538 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Eugene, OR compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Bethel

Eugene, OR

Downtown Eugene

Eugene, OR

Studio
-
$1,303/month
One Bedroom
$1,387/month
$1,695/month
Two Bedroom
$1,518/month
$2,675/month
Three Bedroom
$2,070/month
$3,301/month
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Portal Eugene

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The Ponds on Alexander

435 Alexander Loop,
Eugene, OR 97401

$1,350 - $3,000

Studio - 3 Beds

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The Soto

1180 Patterson St,
Eugene, OR 97401

$729 - $1,910

Studio - 4 Beds

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2700 Pierce Pky,
Springfield, OR 97477

$1,399 - $2,340

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7 Communities in Eugene
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Horizon Realty Advisors
  • 41

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  • 10,115

    Units

  • 28

    Cities

6 Communities in Eugene
Affinity Property Management
Affinity Property Management
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  • 5,664

    Units

  • 22

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    Communities

  • 2,276

    Units

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Norris & Stevens, Inc.
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    Communities

  • 5,081

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  • 25

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4 Communities in Eugene
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
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  • 11,065

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3 Communities in Eugene

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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