1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lake Oswego, OR
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Oswego, Oregon as of July 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $2,258 and +54% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Lake Oswego
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Lake Oswego
Compare Lake Oswego's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Oregon
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seaside | $744 |
| 2 | Klamath Falls | $850 |
| 3 | Pendleton | $850 |
| 4 | Coos Bay | $860 |
| 5 | La Grande | $860 |
| 6 | Hermiston | $910 |
| 7 | Sutherlin | $960 |
| 8 | Roseburg | $970 |
| 9 | Prineville | $990 |
| 10 | Cottage Grove | $1,010 |
| 11 | Newport | $1,010 |
| 12 | Astoria | $1,040 |
| 13 | Stayton | $1,040 |
| 14 | Grants Pass | $1,060 |
| 15 | Lincoln City | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Oregon
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherwood | $2,210 |
| 2 | Lake Oswego (this page) | $2,150 |
| 3 | West Linn | $2,090 |
| 4 | Hillsboro | $1,895 |
| 5 | Wilsonville | $1,880 |
| 6 | Clackamas | $1,840 |
| 7 | Beaverton | $1,840 |
| 8 | Tualatin | $1,830 |
| 9 | West Slope | $1,810 |
| 10 | Gladstone | $1,810 |
| 11 | Portland | $1,785 |
| 12 | Scappoose | $1,780 |
| 13 | Oregon City | $1,760 |
| 14 | Happy Valley | $1,730 |
| 15 | Tigard | $1,720 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Lake Oswego.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Lake Oswego |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Linn, OR | 4.8 mi | $2,090 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Tualatin, OR | 4.9 mi | $1,830 | $-320 (-15%) |
| Garden Home-Whitford, OR | 5.2 mi | $1,476 | $-674 (-31%) |
| Tigard, OR | 5.7 mi | $1,720 | $-430 (-20%) |
| Raleigh Hills, OR | 6 mi | $1,445 | $-705 (-33%) |
| Milwaukie, OR | 6.3 mi | $1,650 | $-500 (-23%) |
| West Slope, OR | 7.8 mi | $1,810 | $-340 (-16%) |
| Gladstone, OR | 7.9 mi | $1,810 | $-340 (-16%) |
| Wilsonville, OR | 8.7 mi | $1,880 | $-270 (-13%) |
| Portland, OR | 8.9 mi | $1,785 | $-365 (-17%) |
| Beaverton, OR | 11 mi | $1,840 | $-310 (-14%) |
| Clackamas, OR | 11.6 mi | $1,840 | $-310 (-14%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Lake Oswego — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Oswego?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Lake Oswego, Oregon is $2,150 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $2,258.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Lake Oswego?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $86,000 ($7,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lake Oswego expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lake Oswego's 1-bedroom median of $2,150 is +54% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 87th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lake Oswego rank for 1-bedroom rent in Oregon?
Among the 64 cities in Oregon with 1-bedroom data, Lake Oswego ranks #63 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Lake Oswego?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include West Linn ($2,090), Tualatin ($1,830), Garden Home-Whitford ($1,476).