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Prineville

Pop. 11,470·46th most expensive in Oregon·Rental market data updated monthly for Prineville, OR
Median rent (all units)
$1,641/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$324
Rising (Monthly)
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Prineville · $1,641
More affordable than 66% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,641/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$66,000/yr
Local median income
$72,980/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Prineville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$860
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$2,100
Research median
$1,250/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,692/yr
At $1,641/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Prineville, OR is majority owner-occupied, 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,470
Median income
$72,980
Median age
38.4
Renters
39.9%
Age distribution
23.1%
21.7%
24.5%
19.8%
Under 1823.1%
18–3421.7%
35–5424.5%
55–6410.9%
65+19.8%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
83.3%
White83.3%
Black1.2%
Hispanic11.8%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
14.9%
36.3%
32.6%
16.3%
No HS diploma14.9%
HS diploma36.3%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+16.3%
Housing tenure
60.1%
39.9%
Owner60.1%
Renter39.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Prineville, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,167 → $72,980
up 65.2%
Population
10,611 → 11,470
up 8.1%
Renter share
42.8% → 39.9%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
18.3% → 16.3%
-2.0 pts
Median age
40.9 → 38.4
-2.5 yrs

Median household income climbed from $44,167 to $72,980 between 2021 and 2024, a 65.2% shift. Census counts show Prineville, OR adding about 859 residents over the five-year window, up 8.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 42.8% to 39.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 18.3% to 16.3% across the same window.

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Prineville rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Prineville is $1,641/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $860/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,250/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $990/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,750/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($72,980/yr), Prineville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Prineville an affordable city for renters?

Prineville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,641/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($72,980/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Prineville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Prineville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,641/mo in Prineville. The local median household income is $72,980/yr, meaning the typical Prineville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Prineville?

Rent in Prineville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Prineville rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Prineville is one of the more affordable cities in Oregon for rent, ranking #46 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,641/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Prineville?

The Dalles is nearby and more affordable at $1,632/mo, which is $9 less than Prineville.

What percentage of Prineville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.9% of Prineville households are renters, while 60.1% are owner-occupied. Prineville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Prineville rent compare to the national average?

Prineville's median rent of $1,641/mo is $324 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #46 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,641/mo, rent takes ~27% of Prineville's median household income ($72,980/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Prineville 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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