Studio Apartment Rent in Eugene, OR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Eugene, Oregon as of July 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,842 and +13% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Eugene
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 Eugene
Compare Eugene'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 | Seaside | $865 |
| 9 | Roseburg | $870 |
| 10 | Sweet Home | $930 |
| 11 | Cottage Grove | $940 |
| 12 | Grants Pass | $950 |
| 13 | Medford | $980 |
| 14 | Newport | $990 |
| 15 | Stayton | $990 |
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 | Scappoose | $1,650 |
| 13 | Oregon City | $1,640 |
| 14 | Happy Valley | $1,610 |
| 15 | Tigard | $1,605 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Eugene.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Eugene |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, OR | 13.7 mi | $1,025 | $-98 (-9%) |
| Cottage Grove, OR | 23 mi | $940 | $-183 (-16%) |
| Sweet Home, OR | 34.5 mi | $930 | $-193 (-17%) |
| Corvallis, OR | 36.2 mi | $1,205 | +$82 (+7%) |
| Lebanon, OR | 38.9 mi | $1,010 | $-113 (-10%) |
| Albany, OR | 40.4 mi | $1,045 | $-78 (-7%) |
| Philomath, OR | 41.4 mi | $1,130 | +$7 (+1%) |
| Sutherlin, OR | 46.3 mi | $860 | $-263 (-23%) |
| Monmouth, OR | 51.3 mi | $1,120 | $-3 (0%) |
| Independence, OR | 52.4 mi | $1,310 | +$187 (+17%) |
| Stayton, OR | 58 mi | $990 | $-133 (-12%) |
| Roseburg, OR | 59.1 mi | $870 | $-253 (-23%) |
Studio rent in Eugene — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Eugene?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Eugene, Oregon is $1,123 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,842.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Eugene?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,920 ($3,743/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.60/hour at a full-time job.
Is Eugene expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Eugene's studio median of $1,123 is +13% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Eugene rank for studio rent in Oregon?
Among the 62 cities in Oregon with studio data, Eugene ranks #26 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Eugene?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Springfield ($1,025), Cottage Grove ($940), Sweet Home ($930).