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La Grande

Pop. 13,058·64th most expensive in Oregon·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,292/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.9%
vs US Median
-$670
Falling (Monthly)
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La Grande · $1,292
More affordable than 88% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,292/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$52,000/yr
Local median income
$58,427/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using La Grande's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$750
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,850
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,100/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,292 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

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,504/yr
At $1,292/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, -4.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

La Grande, OR is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,058
Median income
$58,427
Median age
32.9
Renters
48.9%
Age distribution
21.6%
31.3%
19.5%
18.7%
Under 1821.6%
18–3431.3%
35–5419.5%
55–648.9%
65+18.7%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
85.8%
White85.8%
Black1.3%
Hispanic6%
Asian2%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
30.6%
37.8%
26.8%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma30.6%
Some college37.8%
Bachelor's+26.8%
Housing tenure
51.1%
48.9%
Owner51.1%
Renter48.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How La Grande, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,868 → $58,427
up 30.2%
Population
13,212 → 13,058
down 1.2%
Renter share
45.6% → 48.9%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
22.5% → 26.8%
+4.3 pts
Median age
34 → 32.9
-1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $44,868 in 2021 to $58,427 more recently. The population has contracted by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 13,212 residents to roughly 13,058. Renters now make up 48.9% of households, compared with 45.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 26.8% of adults here, versus 22.5% in 2021.

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About renting in La Grande, OR

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in La Grande is $1,292/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $750/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,100/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $860/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,540/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($58,427/yr), La Grande ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is La Grande an affordable city for renters?

La Grande is considered affordable for renters. At $1,292/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($58,427/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. La Grande falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in La Grande?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,292/mo in La Grande. The local median household income is $58,427/yr, meaning the typical La Grande household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in La Grande?

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

How does La Grande rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

La Grande is one of the more affordable cities in Oregon for rent, ranking #64 out of 64 tracked cities at $1,292/mo.

What percentage of La Grande residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.9% of La Grande households are renters, while 51.1% are owner-occupied. La Grande leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does La Grande rent compare to the national average?

La Grande's median rent of $1,292/mo is $670 (34%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #64 out of 64 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,292/mo, rent takes ~27% of La Grande's median household income ($58,427/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

La Grande 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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