1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Happy Valley, OR
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Happy Valley, Oregon as of August 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $1,903 and +24% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Happy Valley
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Happy Valley
Compare Happy Valley's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Oregon
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Klamath Falls | $850 |
| 2 | Pendleton | $850 |
| 3 | Coos Bay | $860 |
| 4 | La Grande | $860 |
| 5 | Hermiston | $910 |
| 6 | Sutherlin | $960 |
| 7 | Roseburg | $970 |
| 8 | Prineville | $990 |
| 9 | Newport | $1,010 |
| 10 | Astoria | $1,040 |
| 11 | Stayton | $1,040 |
| 12 | Grants Pass | $1,060 |
| 13 | Lincoln City | $1,060 |
| 14 | Dallas | $1,100 |
| 15 | Springfield | $1,105 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Oregon
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherwood | $2,210 |
| 2 | Lake Oswego | $2,150 |
| 3 | West Linn | $2,090 |
| 4 | Hillsboro | $1,895 |
| 5 | Wilsonville | $1,880 |
| 6 | Clackamas | $1,840 |
| 7 | Beaverton | $1,840 |
| 8 | Tualatin | $1,830 |
| 9 | West Slope | $1,810 |
| 10 | Gladstone | $1,810 |
| 11 | Portland | $1,785 |
| 12 | Oregon City | $1,760 |
| 13 | Happy Valley (this page) | $1,730 |
| 14 | Tigard | $1,720 |
| 15 | Gresham | $1,685 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Happy Valley.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Happy Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clackamas, OR | 2.3 mi | $1,840 | +$110 (+6%) |
| Gladstone, OR | 6.1 mi | $1,810 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Milwaukie, OR | 6.2 mi | $1,650 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Oregon City, OR | 8.6 mi | $1,760 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Gresham, OR | 8.7 mi | $1,685 | $-45 (-3%) |
| Fairview, OR | 9.2 mi | $1,650 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Portland, OR | 9.4 mi | $1,785 | +$55 (+3%) |
| West Linn, OR | 11.6 mi | $2,090 | +$360 (+21%) |
| Lake Oswego, OR | 12.4 mi | $2,150 | +$420 (+24%) |
| Raleigh Hills, OR | 15.5 mi | $1,445 | $-285 (-16%) |
| Metzger, OR | 15.9 mi | $1,164 | $-566 (-33%) |
| Vancouver, WA | 16 mi | $1,745 | +$15 (+1%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Happy Valley — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Happy Valley?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Happy Valley, Oregon is $1,730 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $1,903.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Happy Valley?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $69,200 ($5,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Happy Valley expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Happy Valley's 1-bedroom median of $1,730 is +24% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Happy Valley rank for 1-bedroom rent in Oregon?
Among the 64 cities in Oregon with 1-bedroom data, Happy Valley ranks #52 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Happy Valley?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Milwaukie ($1,650), Gresham ($1,685), Fairview ($1,650).