Studio Apartment Rent in Gresham, OR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gresham, Oregon as of August 2026. That's +3% lower than the citywide median of $1,611 and +22% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Gresham
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 Gresham
Compare Gresham'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 | Roseburg | $870 |
| 9 | Sweet Home | $930 |
| 10 | Grants Pass | $950 |
| 11 | Medford | $980 |
| 12 | Newport | $990 |
| 13 | Stayton | $990 |
| 14 | Astoria | $1,010 |
| 15 | Lebanon | $1,010 |
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 | Oregon City | $1,640 |
| 13 | Happy Valley | $1,610 |
| 14 | Tigard | $1,605 |
| 15 | Gresham (this page) | $1,570 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Gresham.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Gresham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview, OR | 4.2 mi | $1,530 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Happy Valley, OR | 8.7 mi | $1,610 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Clackamas, OR | 10.2 mi | $1,710 | +$140 (+9%) |
| Camas, WA | 10.5 mi | $1,740 | +$170 (+11%) |
| Gladstone, OR | 14.5 mi | $1,680 | +$110 (+7%) |
| Washougal, WA | 14.6 mi | $1,500 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Oregon City, OR | 14.7 mi | $1,640 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Milwaukie, OR | 14.7 mi | $1,530 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Portland, OR | 15.8 mi | $1,663 | +$93 (+6%) |
| Vancouver, WA | 17.7 mi | $1,625 | +$55 (+4%) |
| Sandy, OR | 19.2 mi | $1,540 | $-30 (-2%) |
| West Linn, OR | 20.2 mi | $1,940 | +$370 (+24%) |
Studio rent in Gresham — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Gresham?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Gresham, Oregon is $1,570 per month. This is +3% below the citywide median of $1,611.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Gresham?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,800 ($5,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gresham expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Gresham's studio median of $1,570 is +22% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 69th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gresham rank for studio rent in Oregon?
Among the 61 cities in Oregon with studio data, Gresham ranks #47 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Gresham?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Fairview ($1,530), Washougal ($1,500), Milwaukie ($1,530).