Studio Rent · June 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Molalla, OR

$1,490/mo

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.

Studio median
$1,490
June 2026
vs city overall
-20%
$1,859 city median
vs national
+16%
$1,290 US median
Oregon rank
#40
of 62 cities

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.

Annual income
$59,600
Monthly gross
$4,967
Hourly (full-time)
$28.65

Rent by apartment size in Molalla

Compare Molalla's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$1,490
1-Bedroom
$1,600
2-Bedroom
$1,830
3-Bedroom
$2,530
4+ Bedroom
$2,930

Cheapest cities for a studio in Oregon

#CityStudio rent
1La Grande$750
2Klamath Falls$770
3Pendleton$770
4Coos Bay$810
5Prineville$860
6Sutherlin$860
7Seaside$865
8Roseburg$870
9Cottage Grove$940
10Grants Pass$950
11Medford$980
12Newport$990
13Stayton$990
14Astoria$1,010
15Lebanon$1,010

Most expensive cities for a studio in Oregon

#CityStudio rent
1Sherwood$2,050
2Lake Oswego$2,000
3West Linn$1,940
4Hillsboro$1,765
5Wilsonville$1,750
6Beaverton$1,712
7Clackamas$1,710
8Tualatin$1,700
9West Slope$1,680
10Gladstone$1,680
11Portland$1,663
12Scappoose$1,650
13Oregon City$1,640
14Happy Valley$1,610
15Tigard$1,605

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Molalla.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Molalla
Canby, OR11.5 mi$1,490
Silverton, OR15.5 mi$1,230$-260 (-17%)
Oregon City, OR15.6 mi$1,640+$150 (+10%)
Woodburn, OR18.7 mi$1,490
West Linn, OR19.3 mi$1,940+$450 (+30%)
Gladstone, OR20.2 mi$1,680+$190 (+13%)
Wilsonville, OR20.7 mi$1,750+$260 (+17%)
Clackamas, OR22 mi$1,710+$220 (+15%)
Tualatin, OR23.5 mi$1,700+$210 (+14%)
Stayton, OR23.6 mi$990$-500 (-34%)
Lake Oswego, OR24 mi$2,000+$510 (+34%)
Happy Valley, OR24.2 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).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Molalla, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (June 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.