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Clackamas

·26th most expensive in Oregon·Rental market data updated monthly for Clackamas, OR
Median rent (all units)
$1,783/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$179
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Clackamas · $1,783
More affordable than 55% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,783/mo, rent takes about 30% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$71,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Clackamas's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,710
1 BR
$1,840
2 BR
$2,100
3 BR
$2,880
4 BR+
$3,380
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,100/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,783 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,396/yr
At $1,783/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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2022 vs 2026

How Clackamas, OR has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,695 → $1,783
up 5.2%

Rent in Clackamas, OR has increased 5.2% since 2022, going from about $1,695 per month to roughly $1,783 today. Taken together, the five-year picture in Clackamas, OR reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Clackamas rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Clackamas is $1,783/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,710/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,100/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,880/mo.

At 30% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Clackamas ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Clackamas an affordable city for renters?

Clackamas is considered moderate for renters. At $1,783/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Clackamas slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Clackamas?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,783/mo in Clackamas.

Is rent going up or down in Clackamas?

Rent in Clackamas has increased 3.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Clackamas rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Clackamas is middle-of-the-pack for Oregon for rent, ranking #26 out of 64 tracked cities at $1,783/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Clackamas?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Clackamas ($1,783/mo): Gladstone ($1,745/mo), Milwaukie ($1,749/mo).

How does Clackamas rent compare to the national average?

Clackamas's median rent of $1,783/mo is $179 (9%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #26 out of 64 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,783/mo, rent takes ~30% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.75–9.9%
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