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Keizer

Pop. 39,082·52nd most expensive in Oregon·Keizer rents have dropped 9.4%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,604/mo
Year-over-Year
-9.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$361
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Keizer · $1,604
More affordable than 69% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
70/100
Good value
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Rents are 10% below what Keizer's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,604/mo
Expected by trend
$1,785/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$2,050
4 BR+
$2,220
Research median
$1,470/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,248/yr
At $1,604/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 9.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-9.4% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Keizer, OR is majority owner-occupied, 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,082
Median income
$84,813
Median age
37.4
Renters
37.1%
Age distribution
24.1%
22.4%
25.4%
18.1%
Under 1824.1%
18–3422.4%
35–5425.4%
55–6410.1%
65+18.1%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
73.6%
23.3%
White73.6%
Black0.9%
Hispanic23.3%
Asian1.3%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
23.5%
40.2%
26.9%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college40.2%
Bachelor's+26.9%
Housing tenure
62.9%
37.1%
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Keizer, OR has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,605 → $1,604
down 0.1%
Income
$68,460 → $84,813
up 23.9%
Population
39,119 → 39,082
down 0.1%
Renter share
37.7% → 37.1%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
25.4% → 26.9%
+1.5 pts
Median age
36.2 → 37.4
+1.2 yrs

Rent in Keizer, OR has declined 0.1% since 2023, going from about $1,605 per month to roughly $1,604 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,460 in 2021 to $84,813 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 24.0 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Keizer, OR market of 2023.

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Keizer rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Keizer, OR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Keizer is $1,604/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,090/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,470/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,140/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,050/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($84,813/yr), Keizer ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 9.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Keizer an affordable city for renters?

Keizer is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,604/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($84,813/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Keizer falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Keizer?

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 $1,604/mo in Keizer. The local median household income is $84,813/yr, meaning the typical Keizer household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Keizer?

Rent in Keizer has decreased 9.4% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Keizer rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Keizer is one of the more affordable cities in Oregon for rent, ranking #52 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,604/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Keizer?

Salem is nearby and more affordable at $1,585/mo, which is $19 less than Keizer.

What percentage of Keizer residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.1% of Keizer households are renters, while 62.9% are owner-occupied. Keizer leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Keizer rent compare to the national average?

Keizer's median rent of $1,604/mo is $361 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #52 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,604/mo, rent takes ~23% of Keizer's median household income ($84,813/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Keizer 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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