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Metzger

Pop. 3,714·60th most expensive in Oregon·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$1,452/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$513
Falling (Monthly)
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Metzger · $1,452
More affordable than 79% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,452/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$58,000/yr
Local median income
$91,102/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Metzger's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,164
2 BR
$1,559
3 BR
$2,099
Research median
$1,559/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$17,424/yr
At $1,452/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Metzger, OR is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 44.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,714
Median income
$91,102
Median age
43.4
Renters
35.4%
Age distribution
18.1%
16.1%
31.3%
27.1%
Under 1818.1%
18–3416.1%
35–5431.3%
55–647.4%
65+27.1%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
71.7%
15.9%
White71.7%
Black1.4%
Hispanic15.9%
Asian4.1%
Other6.9%
Education (25+)
25.6%
23.7%
44.2%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma25.6%
Some college23.7%
Bachelor's+44.2%
Housing tenure
64.6%
35.4%
Owner64.6%
Renter35.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Metzger, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,344 → $91,102
up 14.8%
Population
4,282 → 3,714
down 13.3%
Renter share
36.3% → 35.4%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
41% → 44.2%
+3.2 pts
Median age
41.2 → 43.4
+2.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $79,344 in 2021 to $91,102 more recently. Census counts show Metzger, OR losing about 568 residents over the five-year window, down 13.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 41% to 44.2% across the same window.

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Metzger rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Metzger, OR

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Metzger is $1,452/mo as of June 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,559/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,164/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,099/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($91,102/yr), Metzger ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Metzger an affordable city for renters?

Metzger is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,452/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($91,102/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Metzger falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Metzger?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,452/mo in Metzger. The local median household income is $91,102/yr, meaning the typical Metzger household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Metzger?

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

How does Metzger rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Metzger is one of the more affordable cities in Oregon for rent, ranking #60 out of 66 tracked cities at $1,452/mo.

What percentage of Metzger residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.4% of Metzger households are renters, while 64.6% are owner-occupied. Metzger leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Metzger rent compare to the national average?

Metzger's median rent of $1,452/mo is $513 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #60 out of 66 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,452/mo, rent takes ~19% of Metzger's median household income ($91,102/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Metzger 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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