1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Pendleton, OR
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Pendleton, Oregon as of August 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,362 and +39% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Pendleton
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 Pendleton
Compare Pendleton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Oregon
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Klamath Falls | $850 |
| 2 | Pendleton (this page) | $850 |
| 3 | Coos Bay | $860 |
| 4 | La Grande | $860 |
| 5 | Hermiston | $910 |
| 6 | Sutherlin | $960 |
| 7 | Roseburg | $970 |
| 8 | Prineville | $990 |
| 9 | Newport | $1,010 |
| 10 | Astoria | $1,040 |
| 11 | Stayton | $1,040 |
| 12 | Grants Pass | $1,060 |
| 13 | Lincoln City | $1,060 |
| 14 | Dallas | $1,100 |
| 15 | Springfield | $1,105 |
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 | Oregon City | $1,760 |
| 13 | Happy Valley | $1,730 |
| 14 | Tigard | $1,720 |
| 15 | Gresham | $1,685 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Pendleton.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Pendleton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermiston, OR | 34.4 mi | $910 | +$60 (+7%) |
| Kennewick, WA | 39 mi | $1,295 | +$445 (+52%) |
| Walla Walla, WA | 46 mi | $1,170 | +$320 (+38%) |
| Pasco, WA | 49.7 mi | $1,200 | +$350 (+41%) |
| Richland, WA | 53.8 mi | $1,365 | +$515 (+61%) |
| La Grande, OR | 55.2 mi | $860 | +$10 (+1%) |
| West Richland, WA | 59 mi | $1,620 | +$770 (+91%) |
| Moses Lake, WA | 107.3 mi | $940 | +$90 (+11%) |
| Pullman, WA | 132.7 mi | $880 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Lewiston, ID | 136.9 mi | $890 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Yakima, WA | 137.1 mi | $1,040 | +$190 (+22%) |
| Ellensburg, WA | 146 mi | $1,010 | +$160 (+19%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Pendleton — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Pendleton?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Pendleton, Oregon is $850 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,362.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Pendleton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,000 ($2,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pendleton expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Pendleton's 1-bedroom median of $850 is +39% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pendleton rank for 1-bedroom rent in Oregon?
Among the 64 cities in Oregon with 1-bedroom data, Pendleton ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Pendleton?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Pendleton.