Studio Apartment Rent in Hermiston, OR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hermiston, Oregon as of August 2026. That's +48% lower than the citywide median of $1,588 and +36% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Hermiston
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 Hermiston
Compare Hermiston'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 (this page) | $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 | $1,570 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Hermiston.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hermiston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WA | 22.7 mi | $1,155 | +$335 (+41%) |
| Richland, WA | 30.3 mi | $1,215 | +$395 (+48%) |
| West Richland, WA | 32.5 mi | $1,440 | +$620 (+76%) |
| Pendleton, OR | 34.4 mi | $770 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Pasco, WA | 43 mi | $1,070 | +$250 (+30%) |
| Walla Walla, WA | 69.3 mi | $1,060 | +$240 (+29%) |
| La Grande, OR | 89.4 mi | $750 | $-70 (-9%) |
| Moses Lake, WA | 89.5 mi | $940 | +$120 (+15%) |
| Yakima, WA | 103.1 mi | $1,027 | +$207 (+25%) |
| Ellensburg, WA | 113.8 mi | $910 | +$90 (+11%) |
| Selah, WA | 115.4 mi | $1,190 | +$370 (+45%) |
| East Wenatchee, WA | 128.4 mi | $1,060 | +$240 (+29%) |
Studio rent in Hermiston — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hermiston?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hermiston, Oregon is $820 per month. This is +48% below the citywide median of $1,588.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hermiston?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,800 ($2,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hermiston expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hermiston's studio median of $820 is +36% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hermiston rank for studio rent in Oregon?
Among the 61 cities in Oregon with studio data, Hermiston ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hermiston?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Pendleton ($770), La Grande ($750).