How much does it cost to rent in Grants Pass, OR?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Grants Pass, OR is $1,632. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Grants Pass cheaper than other Oregon cities?

Grants Pass is among the more affordable cities in Oregon, ranking #47 out of 65 cities at $1,632/mo.

When was Grants Pass rent data last updated?

Grants Pass 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

Grants Pass

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Pop. 39,311·47th most expensive in Oregon·Rental market data updated monthly for Grants Pass, OR

Median rent (all units)

$1,632/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.4%

Month-over-Month

+3.4%

vs US Median

-$333

Rising (Monthly)

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Grants Pass · $1,632

More affordable than 67% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

49/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Grants Pass's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$1,632/mo

Expected by trend

$1,620/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$950

1 BR

$1,060

2 BR

$1,385

3 BR

$1,940

4 BR+

$2,150

Research median

$1,385/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

$19,584/yr

At $1,632/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 3.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Grants Pass, OR is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

39,311

Median income

$59,646

Median age

40.8

Renters

43%

Age distribution

22.4%

21%

23.1%

22.4%

Under 1822.4%

18–3421%

35–5423.1%

55–6411%

65+22.4%

Gender

48.1%

51.9%

Male48.1%

Female51.9%

Race & ethnicity

84.7%

White84.7%

Hispanic11%

Asian0.8%

Other3.1%

Education (25+)

30.1%

40.4%

19.3%

No HS diploma10.2%

HS diploma30.1%

Some college40.4%

Bachelor's+19.3%

Housing tenure

57%

43%

Owner57%

Renter43%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Grants Pass, OR has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,448 → $1,632

up 12.7%

Income

$49,355 → $59,646

up 20.9%

Population

38,902 → 39,311

up 1.1%

Renter share

46.3% → 43%

-3.3 pts

Bachelor's+

17.2% → 19.3%

+2.1 pts

Median age

40 → 40.8

+0.8 yrs

Rent in Grants Pass, OR has increased 12.7% since 2023, going from about $1,448 per month to roughly $1,632 today. Census figures show median household income at $59,646 today, compared with $49,355 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 8.2 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 38,902 to 39,311 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. About 43% of households rent today, against 46.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17.2% to 19.3%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Grants Pass on your salary?

At $1,632/mo, how Grants Pass rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $98,259/yr · Rent = 19.9% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $69,763/yr · Rent = 28.1% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $80,361/yr · Rent = 24.4% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $143,634/yr · Rent = 13.6% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $183,529/yr · Rent = 10.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $65,322/yr · Rent = 30% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $58,978/yr · Rent = 33.2% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $72,696/yr · Rent = 26.9% income

affordable

By apartment size

Grants Pass rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Grants Pass, OR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Grants Pass is $1,632/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $950/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,385/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,060/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,940/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($59,646/yr), Grants Pass ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Grants Pass an affordable city for renters?

Grants Pass is considered moderate for renters. At $1,632/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($59,646/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Grants Pass slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Grants Pass?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,632/mo in Grants Pass. The local median household income is $59,646/yr, meaning the typical Grants Pass household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Grants Pass?

Rent in Grants Pass has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Grants Pass neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Grants Pass are 97526 ($1,584/mo), and 97527 ($1,773/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Grants Pass is $1,632/mo.

How does Grants Pass rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Grants Pass is one of the more affordable cities in Oregon for rent, ranking #47 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,632/mo.

What percentage of Grants Pass residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43% of Grants Pass households are renters, while 57% are owner-occupied. Grants Pass leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Grants Pass rent compare to the national average?

Grants Pass's median rent of $1,632/mo is $333 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #47 out of 65 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

33%

MODERATE

At $1,632/mo, rent takes ~33% of Grants Pass's median household income ($59,646/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Grants Pass 33%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.75–9.9%

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