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

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Fairview, OR is $1,730. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Fairview cheaper than other Oregon cities?

Fairview falls in the middle range for Oregon, ranking #36 out of 64 cities at $1,730/mo.

When was Fairview rent data last updated?

Fairview rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Fairview, OR?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Fairview, OR at $1,880 per month, which is 9% above the $1,730 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Fairview

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Pop. 526·36th most expensive in Oregon·Fairview rents have dropped 5.9%, currently a renter's market

Median rent (all units)

$1,730/mo

Year-over-Year

-5.9%

Month-over-Month

-0.2%

vs US Median

-$232

Stable (Monthly)

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Fairview · $1,730

More affordable than 59% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

67/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 8% below what Fairview's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,730/mo

Expected by trend

$1,887/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Fairview's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,530

1 BR

$1,650

2 BR

$1,880

3 BR

$2,580

4 BR+

$3,030

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,880/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,730 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$20,760/yr

At $1,730/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 5.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-5.9% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Fairview, OR is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

526

Median income

$48,459

Median age

34.5

Renters

24.9%

Age distribution

32.1%

21.1%

27.8%

16.3%

Under 1832.1%

18–3421.1%

35–5427.8%

55–642.7%

65+16.3%

Gender

37.5%

62.5%

Male37.5%

Female62.5%

Race & ethnicity

70.2%

24.1%

White70.2%

Black1.5%

Hispanic24.1%

Other4.2%

Education (25+)

32.2%

33.1%

24.4%

No HS diploma10.4%

HS diploma32.2%

Some college33.1%

Bachelor's+24.4%

Housing tenure

75.1%

24.9%

Owner75.1%

Renter24.9%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Fairview, OR has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,696 → $1,730

up 2.0%

Income

$34,583 → $48,459

up 40.1%

Population

636 → 526

down 17.3%

Renter share

41% → 24.9%

-16.1 pts

Bachelor's+

2% → 24.4%

+22.4 pts

Median age

25.7 → 34.5

+8.8 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Fairview, OR has increased by $34 per month, settling near $1,730 after starting the period at $1,696. On the earnings side, the typical household in Fairview, OR now reports about $48,459, up from $34,583 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 38.1 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 636 to 526 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.3% change. About 24.9% of households rent today, against 41% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 2% to 24.4%. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Fairview, OR reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Fairview on your salary?

At $1,730/mo, how Fairview rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $98,259/yr · Rent = 21.1% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $69,763/yr · Rent = 29.8% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $80,361/yr · Rent = 25.8% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $143,634/yr · Rent = 14.5% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $183,529/yr · Rent = 11.3% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $65,322/yr · Rent = 31.8% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $58,978/yr · Rent = 35.2% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $72,696/yr · Rent = 28.6% income

affordable

By apartment size

Fairview rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Fairview, OR

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Fairview is $1,730/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,530/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,880/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,650/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,580/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($48,459/yr), Fairview ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairview an affordable city for renters?

Fairview is considered stretched for renters. At $1,730/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($48,459/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fairview significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Fairview?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,730/mo in Fairview. The local median household income is $48,459/yr, meaning the typical Fairview household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fairview?

Rent in Fairview has decreased 5.9% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Fairview rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Fairview is middle-of-the-pack for Oregon for rent, ranking #36 out of 64 tracked cities at $1,730/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fairview?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fairview ($1,730/mo): Gresham ($1,611/mo), Wood Village ($1,626/mo).

What percentage of Fairview residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.9% of Fairview households are renters, while 75.1% are owner-occupied. Fairview leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fairview rent compare to the national average?

Fairview's median rent of $1,730/mo is $232 (12%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #36 out of 64 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

43%

STRETCHED

At $1,730/mo, rent takes ~43% of Fairview's median household income ($48,459/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fairview 43%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.75–9.9%

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