1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oregon City, OR
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Oregon City, Oregon as of July 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $1,950 and +26% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Oregon City
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 Oregon City
Compare Oregon City's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Oregon
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seaside | $744 |
| 2 | Klamath Falls | $850 |
| 3 | Pendleton | $850 |
| 4 | Coos Bay | $860 |
| 5 | La Grande | $860 |
| 6 | Hermiston | $910 |
| 7 | Sutherlin | $960 |
| 8 | Roseburg | $970 |
| 9 | Prineville | $990 |
| 10 | Cottage Grove | $1,010 |
| 11 | Newport | $1,010 |
| 12 | Astoria | $1,040 |
| 13 | Stayton | $1,040 |
| 14 | Grants Pass | $1,060 |
| 15 | Lincoln City | $1,060 |
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 | Scappoose | $1,780 |
| 13 | Oregon City (this page) | $1,760 |
| 14 | Happy Valley | $1,730 |
| 15 | Tigard | $1,720 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Oregon City.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Oregon City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone, OR | 6 mi | $1,810 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Clackamas, OR | 6.4 mi | $1,840 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Happy Valley, OR | 8.6 mi | $1,730 | $-30 (-2%) |
| West Linn, OR | 9.4 mi | $2,090 | +$330 (+19%) |
| Milwaukie, OR | 10.1 mi | $1,650 | $-110 (-6%) |
| Canby, OR | 11.4 mi | $1,600 | $-160 (-9%) |
| Lake Oswego, OR | 13.2 mi | $2,150 | +$390 (+22%) |
| Gresham, OR | 14.7 mi | $1,685 | $-75 (-4%) |
| Portland, OR | 15.7 mi | $1,785 | +$25 (+1%) |
| Tualatin, OR | 15.9 mi | $1,830 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Wilsonville, OR | 16.4 mi | $1,880 | +$120 (+7%) |
| Fairview, OR | 16.9 mi | $1,650 | $-110 (-6%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Oregon City — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Oregon City?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Oregon City, Oregon is $1,760 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $1,950.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Oregon City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $70,400 ($5,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oregon City expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oregon City's 1-bedroom median of $1,760 is +26% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oregon City rank for 1-bedroom rent in Oregon?
Among the 64 cities in Oregon with 1-bedroom data, Oregon City ranks #52 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Oregon City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Happy Valley ($1,730), Milwaukie ($1,650), Canby ($1,600).