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Pendleton

Pop. 16,950·62nd most expensive in Oregon·Pendleton rents are up 7.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,362/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$600
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Pendleton · $1,362
More affordable than 84% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,362/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$54,000/yr
Local median income
$66,563/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Pendleton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$770
1 BR
$850
2 BR
$1,120
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,880
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,120/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,362 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,344/yr
At $1,362/mo median
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Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pendleton, OR is majority owner-occupied, 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,950
Median income
$66,563
Median age
36.9
Renters
43.5%
Age distribution
24.4%
23%
23.3%
17.8%
Under 1824.4%
18–3423%
35–5423.3%
55–6411.5%
65+17.8%
Gender
56.5%
43.5%
Male56.5%
Female43.5%
Race & ethnicity
81.6%
White81.6%
Black1%
Hispanic11.8%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
32.2%
33.7%
24.7%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+24.7%
Housing tenure
56.5%
43.5%
Owner56.5%
Renter43.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Pendleton, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,093 → $66,563
up 14.6%
Population
16,861 → 16,950
up 0.5%
Renter share
43.6% → 43.5%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
21.1% → 24.7%
+3.6 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $58,093 in 2021 to $66,563 more recently. College-educated residents now make up 24.7% of adults here, versus 21.1% in 2021.

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Pendleton rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Pendleton. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Pendleton, OR

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Pendleton is $1,362/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $770/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,120/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $850/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,570/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($66,563/yr), Pendleton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pendleton an affordable city for renters?

Pendleton is considered affordable for renters. At $1,362/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($66,563/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pendleton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pendleton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,362/mo in Pendleton. The local median household income is $66,563/yr, meaning the typical Pendleton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pendleton?

Rent in Pendleton has increased 7.2% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Pendleton rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Pendleton is one of the more affordable cities in Oregon for rent, ranking #62 out of 64 tracked cities at $1,362/mo.

What percentage of Pendleton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.5% of Pendleton households are renters, while 56.5% are owner-occupied. Pendleton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pendleton rent compare to the national average?

Pendleton's median rent of $1,362/mo is $600 (31%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #62 out of 64 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,362/mo, rent takes ~25% of Pendleton's median household income ($66,563/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.75–9.9%
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