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Grants Pass

Pop. 39,311·47th most expensive in Oregon·Rental market data updated monthly for Grants Pass, OR
Median rent (all units)
$1,621/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$341
Falling (Monthly)
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Grants Pass · $1,621
More affordable than 68% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
50/100
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Rents are right about where Grants Pass's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,621/mo
Expected by trend
$1,619/mo
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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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,385/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,621 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$19,452/yr
At $1,621/mo median
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Rents are climbing (4.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.4% YoY, -0.7% 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 → $1,621
up 11.9%
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 11.9% since 2023, going from about $1,448 per month to roughly $1,621 today. Census figures show median household income at $59,646 today, compared with $49,355 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 9.0 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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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Grants Pass is $1,621/mo as of August 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 4.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Grants Pass an affordable city for renters?

Grants Pass is considered moderate for renters. At $1,621/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 $1,621/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 4.4% over the past year as of August 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 ($1,517/mo), and 97527 ($1,774/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Grants Pass is $1,621/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 64 tracked cities at $1,621/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 $1,621/mo is $341 (17%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #47 out of 64 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,621/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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