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

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Dallas, OR is $1,700. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Dallas cheaper than other Oregon cities?

Dallas falls in the middle range for Oregon, ranking #41 out of 65 cities at $1,700/mo.

When was Dallas rent data last updated?

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

City Report · OR

Dallas

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Pop. 17,531·41st most expensive in Oregon·Rental market data updated monthly for Dallas, OR

Median rent (all units)

$1,700/mo

Year-over-Year

-1.6%

Month-over-Month

+6.1%

vs US Median

-$265

Rising (Monthly)

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Dallas · $1,700

More affordable than 61% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

29% of income

AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,700/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$68,000/yr

Local median income

$71,549/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Dallas's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,060

1 BR

$1,100

2 BR

$1,420

3 BR

$1,980

4 BR+

$2,150

Research median

$1,420/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

$20,400/yr

At $1,700/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 1.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-1.6% YoY, +6.1% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Dallas, OR is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

17,531

Median income

$71,549

Median age

40.9

Renters

32.1%

Age distribution

18.7%

26.1%

21.8%

23%

Under 1818.7%

18–3426.1%

35–5421.8%

55–6410.4%

65+23%

Gender

47%

53%

Male47%

Female53%

Race & ethnicity

81.4%

White81.4%

Black1.4%

Hispanic11%

Other6%

Education (25+)

29.8%

39.3%

22.9%

No HS diploma8%

HS diploma29.8%

Some college39.3%

Bachelor's+22.9%

Housing tenure

67.9%

32.1%

Owner67.9%

Renter32.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Dallas, OR has changed in 5 years

Income

$60,511 → $71,549

up 18.2%

Population

16,663 → 17,531

up 5.2%

Renter share

31% → 32.1%

+1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

24.4% → 22.9%

-1.5 pts

Median age

42.3 → 40.9

-1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $60,511 in 2021 to $71,549 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 16,663 to 17,531 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.2% change.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Dallas on your salary?

At $1,700/mo, how Dallas rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $98,259/yr · Rent = 20.8% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $69,763/yr · Rent = 29.2% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $80,361/yr · Rent = 25.4% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $143,634/yr · Rent = 14.2% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $183,529/yr · Rent = 11.1% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $65,322/yr · Rent = 31.2% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $58,978/yr · Rent = 34.6% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $72,696/yr · Rent = 28.1% income

affordable

By apartment size

Dallas rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Dallas, OR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Dallas is $1,700/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,060/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,420/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,100/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,980/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($71,549/yr), Dallas ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Dallas an affordable city for renters?

Dallas is considered affordable for renters. At $1,700/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($71,549/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Dallas falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Dallas?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,700/mo in Dallas. The local median household income is $71,549/yr, meaning the typical Dallas household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Dallas?

Rent in Dallas has decreased 1.6% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Dallas rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Dallas is middle-of-the-pack for Oregon for rent, ranking #41 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,700/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Dallas?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Dallas ($1,700/mo): Monmouth ($1,502/mo), Salem ($1,585/mo), Keizer ($1,604/mo).

What percentage of Dallas residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.1% of Dallas households are renters, while 67.9% are owner-occupied. Dallas leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.