How much does it cost to rent in Clackamas, OR?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Clackamas, OR is $1,748. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Clackamas cheaper than other Oregon cities?

Clackamas falls in the middle range for Oregon, ranking #32 out of 65 cities at $1,748/mo.

When was Clackamas rent data last updated?

Clackamas rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Clackamas

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·32nd most expensive in Oregon·Rental market data updated monthly for Clackamas, OR

Median rent (all units)

$1,748/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.4%

Month-over-Month

+1.6%

vs US Median

-$217

Rising (Monthly)

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Clackamas · $1,748

More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

29% of income

AFFORDABLE

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At $1,748/mo, rent takes about 29% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$70,000/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

Research median

$2,100/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$20,976/yr

At $1,748/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

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Rents are climbing (1.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.4% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.

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2022 vs 2026

How Clackamas, OR has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,695 → $1,748

up 3.1%

Rent in Clackamas, OR has increased 3.1% since 2022, going from about $1,695 per month to roughly $1,748 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Clackamas on your salary?

At $1,748/mo, how Clackamas rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $98,259/yr · Rent = 21.3% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $69,763/yr · Rent = 30.1% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $80,361/yr · Rent = 26.1% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $143,634/yr · Rent = 14.6% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $183,529/yr · Rent = 11.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $65,322/yr · Rent = 32.1% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $58,978/yr · Rent = 35.6% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $72,696/yr · Rent = 28.9% income

affordable

By apartment size

Clackamas rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Clackamas. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Clackamas, OR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Clackamas is $1,748/mo as of July 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 29% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Clackamas ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Clackamas an affordable city for renters?

Clackamas is considered affordable for renters. At $1,748/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Clackamas falls comfortably within that range.

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 $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,748/mo in Clackamas.

Is rent going up or down in Clackamas?

Rent in Clackamas has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 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 #32 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,748/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Clackamas?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Clackamas ($1,748/mo): Milwaukie ($1,691/mo), Gladstone ($1,747/mo).

How does Clackamas rent compare to the national average?

Clackamas's median rent of $1,748/mo is $217 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #32 out of 65 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

29%

AFFORDABLE

At $1,748/mo, rent takes ~29% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Clackamas 29%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.75–9.9%

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