Studio Apartment Rent in Portland, OR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Portland, Oregon as of August 2026. That's +3% lower than the citywide median of $1,723 and +29% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Portland
Compare Portland'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 | $770 |
| 4 | Coos Bay | $810 |
| 5 | Hermiston | $820 |
| 6 | Prineville | $860 |
| 7 | Sutherlin | $860 |
| 8 | Roseburg | $870 |
| 9 | Sweet Home | $930 |
| 10 | Grants Pass | $950 |
| 11 | Medford | $980 |
| 12 | Newport | $990 |
| 13 | Stayton | $990 |
| 14 | Astoria | $1,010 |
| 15 | Lebanon | $1,010 |
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 (this page) | $1,663 |
| 12 | Oregon City | $1,640 |
| 13 | Happy Valley | $1,610 |
| 14 | Tigard | $1,605 |
| 15 | Gresham | $1,570 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Portland.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukie, OR | 5.9 mi | $1,530 | $-133 (-8%) |
| Lake Oswego, OR | 8.9 mi | $2,000 | +$337 (+20%) |
| West Slope, OR | 9.1 mi | $1,680 | +$17 (+1%) |
| Happy Valley, OR | 9.4 mi | $1,610 | $-53 (-3%) |
| Gladstone, OR | 10 mi | $1,680 | +$17 (+1%) |
| Vancouver, WA | 10.1 mi | $1,625 | $-38 (-2%) |
| Clackamas, OR | 10.4 mi | $1,710 | +$47 (+3%) |
| West Linn, OR | 11.9 mi | $1,940 | +$277 (+17%) |
| Tigard, OR | 12.2 mi | $1,605 | $-58 (-3%) |
| Tualatin, OR | 13.6 mi | $1,700 | +$37 (+2%) |
| Fairview, OR | 13.7 mi | $1,530 | $-133 (-8%) |
| Beaverton, OR | 15 mi | $1,712 | +$49 (+3%) |
Studio rent in Portland — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Portland?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Portland, Oregon is $1,663 per month. This is +3% below the citywide median of $1,723.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Portland?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,520 ($5,543/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.98/hour at a full-time job.
Is Portland expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Portland's studio median of $1,663 is +29% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 74th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Portland rank for studio rent in Oregon?
Among the 61 cities in Oregon with studio data, Portland ranks #51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Portland?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Milwaukie ($1,530), Happy Valley ($1,610), Vancouver ($1,625).