Studio Apartment Rent in Lake Oswego, OR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lake Oswego, Oregon as of August 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $2,209 and +55% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Oregon
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Grande | $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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lake Oswego.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lake Oswego |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Linn, OR | 4.8 mi | $1,940 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Tualatin, OR | 4.9 mi | $1,700 | $-300 (-15%) |
| Tigard, OR | 5.7 mi | $1,605 | $-395 (-20%) |
| Milwaukie, OR | 6.3 mi | $1,530 | $-470 (-23%) |
| West Slope, OR | 7.8 mi | $1,680 | $-320 (-16%) |
| Gladstone, OR | 7.9 mi | $1,680 | $-320 (-16%) |
| Wilsonville, OR | 8.7 mi | $1,750 | $-250 (-12%) |
| Portland, OR | 8.9 mi | $1,663 | $-337 (-17%) |
| Beaverton, OR | 11 mi | $1,712 | $-288 (-14%) |
| Clackamas, OR | 11.6 mi | $1,710 | $-290 (-14%) |
| Sherwood, OR | 11.9 mi | $2,050 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Happy Valley, OR | 12.4 mi | $1,610 | $-390 (-19%) |
Studio rent in Lake Oswego — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lake Oswego?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lake Oswego, Oregon is $2,000 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $2,209.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lake Oswego?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,000 ($6,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lake Oswego expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lake Oswego's studio median of $2,000 is +55% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 87th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lake Oswego rank for studio rent in Oregon?
Among the 61 cities in Oregon with studio data, Lake Oswego ranks #60 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lake Oswego?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include West Linn ($1,940), Tualatin ($1,700), Tigard ($1,605).