RentDataNowRentDataNow
City Report · OR

Coos Bay

Pop. 15,925·49th most expensive in Oregon·Coos Bay rents are up 10.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,603/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$359
Falling (Monthly)
Be the first to discuss Coos Bay rents ↓
Most AffordableMost Expensive
Coos Bay · $1,603
More affordable than 69% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
34% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,603/mo, rent takes about 34% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$64,000/yr
Local median income
$56,524/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Coos Bay's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$810
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,850
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,100/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,603 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 →

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$19,236/yr
At $1,603/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.0% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Demographics

Who lives here

Coos Bay, OR is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,925
Median income
$56,524
Median age
44.1
Renters
39.9%
Age distribution
19.1%
20.7%
21.3%
16.4%
22.5%
Under 1819.1%
18–3420.7%
35–5421.3%
55–6416.4%
65+22.5%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
85.3%
White85.3%
Black0.7%
Hispanic9%
Asian1.8%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
30.8%
37.7%
22.9%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma30.8%
Some college37.7%
Bachelor's+22.9%
Housing tenure
60.1%
39.9%
Owner60.1%
Renter39.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Coos Bay, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,233 → $56,524
up 17.2%
Population
15,921 → 15,925
up 0.0%
Renter share
40.3% → 39.9%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
19.9% → 22.9%
+3.0 pts
Median age
41.5 → 44.1
+2.6 yrs

Median household income rose from $48,233 to $56,524 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.2% shift. College-educated residents now make up 22.9% of adults here, versus 19.9% in 2021.

Community

Discussions about Coos Bay

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

View Coos Bay rent history (2015–2026) →
Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Coos Bay on your salary?

At $1,603/mo, how Coos Bay rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Coos Bay rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Coos Bay

About renting in Coos Bay, OR

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Coos Bay is $1,603/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $810/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,100/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $860/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,540/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($56,524/yr), Coos Bay ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Coos Bay an affordable city for renters?

Coos Bay is considered moderate for renters. At $1,603/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($56,524/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Coos Bay slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Coos Bay?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,603/mo in Coos Bay. The local median household income is $56,524/yr, meaning the typical Coos Bay household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Coos Bay?

Rent in Coos Bay has increased 10.0% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Coos Bay rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Coos Bay is one of the more affordable cities in Oregon for rent, ranking #49 out of 64 tracked cities at $1,603/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Coos Bay?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Coos Bay ($1,603/mo): Junction City ($1,400/mo), Cottage Grove ($1,445/mo), Sutherlin ($1,503/mo).

What percentage of Coos Bay residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.9% of Coos Bay households are renters, while 60.1% are owner-occupied. Coos Bay leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Coos Bay rent compare to the national average?

Coos Bay's median rent of $1,603/mo is $359 (18%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #49 out of 64 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,603/mo, rent takes ~34% of Coos Bay's median household income ($56,524/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Coos Bay 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
Run the Coos Bay affordability calculator →
Lowest-rent ZIP codes in Coos Bay
Compare

How does this area stack up?

Pick another city or ZIP to compare.

Neighborhoods

Estimated from ZIP-level data

Schools nearby

Public schools near Coos Bay, OR

Recent submissions

Be the first to submit your rent for Coos Bay.

Recent discussions

No discussions yet.

Add RentDataNow as a preferred source on Google