Studio Apartment Rent in Medford, OR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Medford, Oregon as of July 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $1,721 and +24% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Medford
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 Medford
Compare Medford'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 | Seaside | $865 |
| 9 | Roseburg | $870 |
| 10 | Sweet Home | $930 |
| 11 | Cottage Grove | $940 |
| 12 | Grants Pass | $950 |
| 13 | Medford (this page) | $980 |
| 14 | Newport | $990 |
| 15 | Stayton | $990 |
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 | Scappoose | $1,650 |
| 13 | Oregon City | $1,640 |
| 14 | Happy Valley | $1,610 |
| 15 | Tigard | $1,605 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Medford.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Medford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Point, OR | 10.8 mi | $1,070 | +$90 (+9%) |
| Ashland, OR | 20.5 mi | $1,070 | +$90 (+9%) |
| Grants Pass, OR | 37.8 mi | $950 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Klamath Falls, OR | 67 mi | $770 | $-210 (-21%) |
| Roseburg, OR | 73.8 mi | $870 | $-110 (-11%) |
| Sutherlin, OR | 79.4 mi | $860 | $-120 (-12%) |
| Cottage Grove, OR | 100.3 mi | $940 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Coos Bay, OR | 114.7 mi | $810 | $-170 (-17%) |
| Redding, CA | 120.6 mi | $1,143 | +$163 (+17%) |
| Springfield, OR | 122.7 mi | $1,025 | +$45 (+5%) |
| Eugene, OR | 122.9 mi | $1,123 | +$143 (+15%) |
| McKinleyville, CA | 124 mi | $1,070 | +$90 (+9%) |
Studio rent in Medford — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Medford?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Medford, Oregon is $980 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $1,721.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Medford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $39,200 ($3,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Medford expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Medford's studio median of $980 is +24% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 26th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Medford rank for studio rent in Oregon?
Among the 62 cities in Oregon with studio data, Medford ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Medford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Grants Pass ($950), Klamath Falls ($770), Roseburg ($870).