3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Molalla, OR
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Molalla, Oregon as of June 2026. That's +36% higher than the citywide median of $1,859 and +19% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Oregon
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seaside | $1,416 |
| 2 | Coos Bay | $1,540 |
| 3 | La Grande | $1,540 |
| 4 | Klamath Falls | $1,570 |
| 5 | Pendleton | $1,570 |
| 6 | Wood Village | $1,622 |
| 7 | Prineville | $1,750 |
| 8 | Sutherlin | $1,760 |
| 9 | Roseburg | $1,775 |
| 10 | Astoria | $1,840 |
| 11 | Stayton | $1,850 |
| 12 | Cottage Grove | $1,860 |
| 13 | Newport | $1,860 |
| 14 | Grants Pass | $1,940 |
| 15 | Lincoln City | $1,940 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Oregon
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherwood | $3,460 |
| 2 | Lake Oswego | $3,370 |
| 3 | West Linn | $3,260 |
| 4 | Hillsboro | $2,970 |
| 5 | Wilsonville | $2,950 |
| 6 | Clackamas | $2,880 |
| 7 | Beaverton | $2,880 |
| 8 | Tualatin | $2,870 |
| 9 | West Slope | $2,830 |
| 10 | Gladstone | $2,830 |
| 11 | Portland | $2,802 |
| 12 | Scappoose | $2,780 |
| 13 | Oregon City | $2,760 |
| 14 | Happy Valley | $2,720 |
| 15 | Tigard | $2,695 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Molalla.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Molalla |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canby, OR | 11.5 mi | $2,530 | — |
| Silverton, OR | 15.5 mi | $2,310 | $-220 (-9%) |
| Oregon City, OR | 15.6 mi | $2,760 | +$230 (+9%) |
| Woodburn, OR | 18.7 mi | $2,530 | — |
| West Linn, OR | 19.3 mi | $3,260 | +$730 (+29%) |
| Gladstone, OR | 20.2 mi | $2,830 | +$300 (+12%) |
| Wilsonville, OR | 20.7 mi | $2,950 | +$420 (+17%) |
| Clackamas, OR | 22 mi | $2,880 | +$350 (+14%) |
| Tualatin, OR | 23.5 mi | $2,870 | +$340 (+13%) |
| Stayton, OR | 23.6 mi | $1,850 | $-680 (-27%) |
| Lake Oswego, OR | 24 mi | $3,370 | +$840 (+33%) |
| Happy Valley, OR | 24.2 mi | $2,720 | +$190 (+8%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Molalla — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Molalla?
As of June 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Molalla, Oregon is $2,530 per month. This is +36% higher than the citywide median of $1,859.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Molalla?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $101,200 ($8,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $48.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Molalla expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Molalla's 3-bedroom median of $2,530 is +19% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 66th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Molalla rank for 3-bedroom rent in Oregon?
Among the 65 cities in Oregon with 3-bedroom data, Molalla ranks #42 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Molalla?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Silverton ($2,310), Stayton ($1,850).