Studio Apartment Rent in Pendleton, OR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pendleton, Oregon as of July 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $1,343 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Pendleton
Compare Pendleton'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 (this page) | $770 |
| 4 | Coos Bay | $810 |
| 5 | Hermiston | $820 |
| 6 | Prineville | $860 |
| 7 | Sutherlin | $860 |
| 8 | Seaside | $865 |
| 9 | Roseburg | $870 |
| 10 | Sweet Home | $930 |
| 11 | Cottage Grove | $940 |
| 12 | Grants Pass | $950 |
| 13 | Medford | $980 |
| 14 | Newport | $990 |
| 15 | Stayton | $990 |
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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Pendleton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pendleton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermiston, OR | 34.4 mi | $820 | +$50 (+6%) |
| Kennewick, WA | 39 mi | $1,155 | +$385 (+50%) |
| Walla Walla, WA | 46 mi | $1,060 | +$290 (+38%) |
| Pasco, WA | 49.7 mi | $1,070 | +$300 (+39%) |
| Richland, WA | 53.8 mi | $1,215 | +$445 (+58%) |
| La Grande, OR | 55.2 mi | $750 | $-20 (-3%) |
| West Richland, WA | 59 mi | $1,440 | +$670 (+87%) |
| Moses Lake, WA | 107.3 mi | $940 | +$170 (+22%) |
| Clarkston, WA | 116.5 mi | $970 | +$200 (+26%) |
| Pullman, WA | 132.7 mi | $800 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Lewiston, ID | 136.9 mi | $890 | +$120 (+16%) |
| Yakima, WA | 137.1 mi | $1,027 | +$257 (+33%) |
Studio rent in Pendleton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pendleton?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pendleton, Oregon is $770 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $1,343.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pendleton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,800 ($2,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pendleton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pendleton's studio median of $770 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pendleton rank for studio rent in Oregon?
Among the 62 cities in Oregon with studio data, Pendleton ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pendleton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include La Grande ($750).