1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Portland, OR
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Portland, Oregon as of July 2026. That's +4% higher than the citywide median of $1,721 and +28% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Portland
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 Portland
Compare Portland'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 (this page) | $1,785 |
| 12 | Scappoose | $1,780 |
| 13 | Oregon City | $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 Portland.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukie, OR | 5.9 mi | $1,650 | $-135 (-8%) |
| Raleigh Hills, OR | 7.9 mi | $1,445 | $-340 (-19%) |
| Lake Oswego, OR | 8.9 mi | $2,150 | +$365 (+20%) |
| West Slope, OR | 9.1 mi | $1,810 | +$25 (+1%) |
| Happy Valley, OR | 9.4 mi | $1,730 | $-55 (-3%) |
| Garden Home-Whitford, OR | 9.6 mi | $1,476 | $-309 (-17%) |
| Gladstone, OR | 10 mi | $1,810 | +$25 (+1%) |
| Vancouver, WA | 10.1 mi | $1,745 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Clackamas, OR | 10.4 mi | $1,840 | +$55 (+3%) |
| West Linn, OR | 11.9 mi | $2,090 | +$305 (+17%) |
| Tigard, OR | 12.2 mi | $1,720 | $-65 (-4%) |
| Tualatin, OR | 13.6 mi | $1,830 | +$45 (+3%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Portland — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Portland?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Portland, Oregon is $1,785 per month. This is +4% higher than the citywide median of $1,721.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Portland?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,400 ($5,950/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.33/hour at a full-time job.
Is Portland expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Portland's 1-bedroom median of $1,785 is +28% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 74th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Portland rank for 1-bedroom rent in Oregon?
Among the 64 cities in Oregon with 1-bedroom data, Portland ranks #54 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Portland?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Milwaukie ($1,650), Raleigh Hills ($1,445), Happy Valley ($1,730).