Studio Apartment Rent in Astoria, OR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Astoria, Oregon as of August 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,644 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Astoria
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Astoria
Compare Astoria's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Oregon
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Grande | $750 |
| 2 | Klamath Falls | $770 |
| 3 | Pendleton | $770 |
| 4 | Coos Bay | $810 |
| 5 | Hermiston | $820 |
| 6 | Prineville | $860 |
| 7 | Sutherlin | $860 |
| 8 | Roseburg | $870 |
| 9 | Sweet Home | $930 |
| 10 | Grants Pass | $950 |
| 11 | Medford | $980 |
| 12 | Newport | $990 |
| 13 | Stayton | $990 |
| 14 | Astoria (this page) | $1,010 |
| 15 | Lebanon | $1,010 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Oregon
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherwood | $2,050 |
| 2 | Lake Oswego | $2,000 |
| 3 | West Linn | $1,940 |
| 4 | Hillsboro | $1,765 |
| 5 | Wilsonville | $1,750 |
| 6 | Beaverton | $1,712 |
| 7 | Clackamas | $1,710 |
| 8 | Tualatin | $1,700 |
| 9 | West Slope | $1,680 |
| 10 | Gladstone | $1,680 |
| 11 | Portland | $1,663 |
| 12 | Oregon City | $1,640 |
| 13 | Happy Valley | $1,610 |
| 14 | Tigard | $1,605 |
| 15 | Gresham | $1,570 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Astoria.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Astoria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, WA | 45.5 mi | $930 | $-80 (-8%) |
| Forest Grove, OR | 53.6 mi | $1,490 | +$480 (+48%) |
| Saint Helens, OR | 55.5 mi | $1,490 | +$480 (+48%) |
| Chehalis, WA | 56.7 mi | $870 | $-140 (-14%) |
| Scappoose, OR | 56.9 mi | $1,168 | +$158 (+16%) |
| Kelso, WA | 64.7 mi | $950 | $-60 (-6%) |
| Hillsboro, OR | 67.4 mi | $1,765 | +$755 (+75%) |
| Centralia, WA | 69.3 mi | $1,210 | +$200 (+20%) |
| Rockcreek, OR | 70.2 mi | $1,377 | +$367 (+36%) |
| McMinnville, OR | 70.2 mi | $1,490 | +$480 (+48%) |
| Ridgefield, WA | 73.7 mi | $2,000 | +$990 (+98%) |
| Aberdeen, WA | 74 mi | $790 | $-220 (-22%) |
Studio rent in Astoria — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Astoria?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Astoria, Oregon is $1,010 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,644.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Astoria?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,400 ($3,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Astoria expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Astoria's studio median of $1,010 is +22% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 27th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Astoria rank for studio rent in Oregon?
Among the 61 cities in Oregon with studio data, Astoria ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Astoria?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Longview ($930), Chehalis ($870), Kelso ($950).