Studio Apartment Rent in Molalla, OR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Molalla, Oregon as of June 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,859 and +16% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Molalla
Compare Molalla'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 | Prineville | $860 |
| 6 | Sutherlin | $860 |
| 7 | Seaside | $865 |
| 8 | Roseburg | $870 |
| 9 | Cottage Grove | $940 |
| 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 | $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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Molalla.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Molalla |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canby, OR | 11.5 mi | $1,490 | — |
| Silverton, OR | 15.5 mi | $1,230 | $-260 (-17%) |
| Oregon City, OR | 15.6 mi | $1,640 | +$150 (+10%) |
| Woodburn, OR | 18.7 mi | $1,490 | — |
| West Linn, OR | 19.3 mi | $1,940 | +$450 (+30%) |
| Gladstone, OR | 20.2 mi | $1,680 | +$190 (+13%) |
| Wilsonville, OR | 20.7 mi | $1,750 | +$260 (+17%) |
| Clackamas, OR | 22 mi | $1,710 | +$220 (+15%) |
| Tualatin, OR | 23.5 mi | $1,700 | +$210 (+14%) |
| Stayton, OR | 23.6 mi | $990 | $-500 (-34%) |
| Lake Oswego, OR | 24 mi | $2,000 | +$510 (+34%) |
| Happy Valley, OR | 24.2 mi | $1,610 | +$120 (+8%) |
Studio rent in Molalla — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Molalla?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Molalla, Oregon is $1,490 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,859.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Molalla?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,600 ($4,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Molalla expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Molalla's studio median of $1,490 is +16% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 64th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Molalla rank for studio rent in Oregon?
Among the 62 cities in Oregon with studio data, Molalla ranks #40 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Molalla?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Silverton ($1,230), Stayton ($990).