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Junction City

Pop. 6,947·61st most expensive in Oregon·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,400/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.7%
vs US Median
-$565
Falling (Monthly)
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Junction City · $1,400
More affordable than 82% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,400/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/yr
Local median income
$85,595/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Junction City's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$2,000
4 BR+
$2,250
Research median
$1,420/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$16,800/yr
At $1,400/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Junction City, OR is majority owner-occupied, 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,947
Median income
$85,595
Median age
40.6
Renters
40.7%
Age distribution
19.1%
22.4%
30.5%
12.4%
15.5%
Under 1819.1%
18–3422.4%
35–5430.5%
55–6412.4%
65+15.5%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
89.2%
White89.2%
Hispanic8.1%
Other2%
Education (25+)
31.1%
44.2%
19.3%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma31.1%
Some college44.2%
Bachelor's+19.3%
Housing tenure
59.3%
40.7%
Owner59.3%
Renter40.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Junction City, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,017 → $85,595
up 47.5%
Population
6,718 → 6,947
up 3.4%
Renter share
34.9% → 40.7%
+5.8 pts
Bachelor's+
18.4% → 19.3%
+0.9 pts
Median age
37.6 → 40.6
+3.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $85,595 today, compared with $58,017 five years earlier. The population has grown by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 6,718 residents to roughly 6,947. Renters now make up 40.7% of households, compared with 34.9% five years ago.

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Junction City rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Junction City is $1,400/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,080/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,420/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,120/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,000/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($85,595/yr), Junction City ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Junction City an affordable city for renters?

Junction City is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,400/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($85,595/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Junction City falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Junction City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,400/mo in Junction City. The local median household income is $85,595/yr, meaning the typical Junction City household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Junction City?

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

How does Junction City rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Junction City is one of the more affordable cities in Oregon for rent, ranking #61 out of 66 tracked cities at $1,400/mo.

What percentage of Junction City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.7% of Junction City households are renters, while 59.3% are owner-occupied. Junction City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Junction City rent compare to the national average?

Junction City's median rent of $1,400/mo is $565 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #61 out of 66 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,400/mo, rent takes ~20% of Junction City's median household income ($85,595/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.75–9.9%
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