Studio Apartment Rent in La Grande, OR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in La Grande, Oregon as of August 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $1,292 and +42% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in La Grande
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 La Grande
Compare La Grande's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Oregon
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Grande (this page) | $750 |
| 2 | Klamath Falls | $770 |
| 3 | Pendleton | $770 |
| 4 | Coos Bay | $810 |
| 5 | Hermiston | $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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than La Grande.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs La Grande |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton, OR | 55.2 mi | $770 | +$20 (+3%) |
| Walla Walla, WA | 56.7 mi | $1,060 | +$310 (+41%) |
| Hermiston, OR | 89.4 mi | $820 | +$70 (+9%) |
| Kennewick, WA | 91.2 mi | $1,155 | +$405 (+54%) |
| Pasco, WA | 94.2 mi | $1,070 | +$320 (+43%) |
| Lewiston, ID | 103.7 mi | $890 | +$140 (+19%) |
| Richland, WA | 106.3 mi | $1,215 | +$465 (+62%) |
| West Richland, WA | 112.2 mi | $1,440 | +$690 (+92%) |
| Pullman, WA | 116.2 mi | $800 | +$50 (+7%) |
| Moscow, ID | 127 mi | $720 | $-30 (-4%) |
| Caldwell, ID | 148.1 mi | $1,180 | +$430 (+57%) |
| Moses Lake, WA | 151.7 mi | $940 | +$190 (+25%) |
Studio rent in La Grande — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in La Grande?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in La Grande, Oregon is $750 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $1,292.
What income do you need to afford a studio in La Grande?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,000 ($2,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Grande expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
La Grande's studio median of $750 is +42% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Grande rank for studio rent in Oregon?
Among the 61 cities in Oregon with studio data, La Grande ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near La Grande?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Moscow ($720).