1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Molalla, OR
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Molalla, Oregon as of August 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,945 and +15% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Molalla
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 Molalla
Compare Molalla's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Oregon
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Klamath Falls | $850 |
| 2 | Pendleton | $850 |
| 3 | Coos Bay | $860 |
| 4 | La Grande | $860 |
| 5 | Hermiston | $910 |
| 6 | Sutherlin | $960 |
| 7 | Roseburg | $970 |
| 8 | Prineville | $990 |
| 9 | Newport | $1,010 |
| 10 | Astoria | $1,040 |
| 11 | Stayton | $1,040 |
| 12 | Grants Pass | $1,060 |
| 13 | Lincoln City | $1,060 |
| 14 | Dallas | $1,100 |
| 15 | Springfield | $1,105 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Oregon
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherwood | $2,210 |
| 2 | Lake Oswego | $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 | Oregon City | $1,760 |
| 13 | Happy Valley | $1,730 |
| 14 | Tigard | $1,720 |
| 15 | Gresham | $1,685 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Molalla.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Molalla |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canby, OR | 11.5 mi | $1,600 | — |
| Silverton, OR | 15.5 mi | $1,290 | $-310 (-19%) |
| Oregon City, OR | 15.6 mi | $1,760 | +$160 (+10%) |
| Woodburn, OR | 18.7 mi | $1,600 | — |
| West Linn, OR | 19.3 mi | $2,090 | +$490 (+31%) |
| Gladstone, OR | 20.2 mi | $1,810 | +$210 (+13%) |
| Wilsonville, OR | 20.7 mi | $1,880 | +$280 (+18%) |
| Clackamas, OR | 22 mi | $1,840 | +$240 (+15%) |
| Tualatin, OR | 23.5 mi | $1,830 | +$230 (+14%) |
| Stayton, OR | 23.6 mi | $1,040 | $-560 (-35%) |
| Lake Oswego, OR | 24 mi | $2,150 | +$550 (+34%) |
| Happy Valley, OR | 24.2 mi | $1,730 | +$130 (+8%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Molalla — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Molalla?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Molalla, Oregon is $1,600 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,945.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Molalla?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Molalla expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Molalla's 1-bedroom median of $1,600 is +15% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 63th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Molalla rank for 1-bedroom rent in Oregon?
Among the 64 cities in Oregon with 1-bedroom data, Molalla ranks #43 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Molalla?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Silverton ($1,290), Stayton ($1,040).