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Hermiston

Pop. 19,546·51st most expensive in Oregon·Rental market data updated monthly for Hermiston, OR
Median rent (all units)
$1,588/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.4%
vs US Median
-$374
Rising (Monthly)
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Hermiston · $1,588
More affordable than 70% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,588/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$64,000/yr
Local median income
$66,998/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Hermiston's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$820
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$2,000
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,190/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,588 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
$19,056/yr
At $1,588/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +7.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hermiston, OR is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,546
Median income
$66,998
Median age
30.9
Renters
38.3%
Age distribution
31.2%
24.8%
27.5%
Under 1831.2%
18–3424.8%
35–5427.5%
55–646.6%
65+10%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
50.7%
54.5%
White50.7%
Black1%
Hispanic54.5%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
25.9%
27.7%
29.7%
16.7%
No HS diploma25.9%
HS diploma27.7%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+16.7%
Housing tenure
61.7%
38.3%
Owner61.7%
Renter38.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Hermiston, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,971 → $66,998
up 9.9%
Population
19,141 → 19,546
up 2.1%
Renter share
39.3% → 38.3%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
16.8% → 16.7%
-0.1 pts
Median age
30.4 → 30.9
+0.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $66,998 today, compared with $60,971 five years earlier. The population has grown by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 19,141 residents to roughly 19,546.

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At $1,588/mo, how Hermiston rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Hermiston rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Hermiston, OR

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Hermiston is $1,588/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $820/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,190/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $910/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,670/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($66,998/yr), Hermiston ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hermiston an affordable city for renters?

Hermiston is considered affordable for renters. At $1,588/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($66,998/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hermiston falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hermiston?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,588/mo in Hermiston. The local median household income is $66,998/yr, meaning the typical Hermiston household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hermiston?

Rent in Hermiston has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Hermiston rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Hermiston is one of the more affordable cities in Oregon for rent, ranking #51 out of 64 tracked cities at $1,588/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hermiston?

Pendleton is nearby and more affordable at $1,362/mo, which is $226 less than Hermiston.

What percentage of Hermiston residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.3% of Hermiston households are renters, while 61.7% are owner-occupied. Hermiston leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hermiston rent compare to the national average?

Hermiston's median rent of $1,588/mo is $374 (19%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #51 out of 64 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,588/mo, rent takes ~28% of Hermiston's median household income ($66,998/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hermiston 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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