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Forest Grove

Pop. 26,529·28th most expensive in Oregon·Rental market data updated monthly for Forest Grove, OR
Median rent (all units)
$1,753/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$209
Rising (Monthly)
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Forest Grove · $1,753
More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,753/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
Local median income
$87,933/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Forest Grove's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,600
2 BR
$1,830
3 BR
$2,530
4 BR+
$2,930
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,830/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,753 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,036/yr
At $1,753/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Forest Grove, OR is majority owner-occupied, 31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,529
Median income
$87,933
Median age
34
Renters
35.9%
Age distribution
24.4%
27.4%
23%
14.7%
Under 1824.4%
18–3427.4%
35–5423%
55–6410.5%
65+14.7%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
66.4%
31.1%
White66.4%
Black2.2%
Hispanic31.1%
Asian3.7%
Education (25+)
23.8%
33.3%
31.8%
No HS diploma11.1%
HS diploma23.8%
Some college33.3%
Bachelor's+31.8%
Housing tenure
64.1%
35.9%
Owner64.1%
Renter35.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Forest Grove, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,499 → $87,933
up 19.6%
Population
25,767 → 26,529
up 3.0%
Renter share
38.1% → 35.9%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
33.1% → 31.8%
-1.3 pts
Median age
35 → 34
-1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $73,499 in 2021 to $87,933 more recently. The population has grown by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 25,767 residents to roughly 26,529. Renters now make up 35.9% of households, compared with 38.1% five years ago.

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At $1,753/mo, how Forest Grove rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Forest Grove rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Forest Grove is $1,753/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,490/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,830/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,600/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,530/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($87,933/yr), Forest Grove ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Grove an affordable city for renters?

Forest Grove is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,753/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($87,933/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Forest Grove falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Forest Grove?

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 $1,753/mo in Forest Grove. The local median household income is $87,933/yr, meaning the typical Forest Grove household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Forest Grove?

Rent in Forest Grove has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.5% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Forest Grove rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Forest Grove is middle-of-the-pack for Oregon for rent, ranking #28 out of 64 tracked cities at $1,753/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Forest Grove?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Forest Grove ($1,753/mo): Scappoose ($1,595/mo), Rockcreek ($1,659/mo).

What percentage of Forest Grove residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.9% of Forest Grove households are renters, while 64.1% are owner-occupied. Forest Grove leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Forest Grove rent compare to the national average?

Forest Grove's median rent of $1,753/mo is $209 (11%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #28 out of 64 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,753/mo, rent takes ~24% of Forest Grove's median household income ($87,933/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Forest Grove 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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