Studio Apartment Rent in Prineville, OR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Prineville, Oregon as of August 2026. That's +48% lower than the citywide median of $1,641 and +33% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Prineville
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 Prineville
Compare Prineville'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 (this page) | $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 | $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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Prineville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Prineville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond, OR | 44.4 mi | $1,130 | +$270 (+31%) |
| Bend, OR | 44.9 mi | $1,367 | +$507 (+59%) |
| Sisters, OR | 93.6 mi | $1,220 | +$360 (+42%) |
| The Dalles, OR | 102.8 mi | $1,270 | +$410 (+48%) |
| Hood River, OR | 121.2 mi | $1,320 | +$460 (+53%) |
| Sandy, OR | 137.6 mi | $1,540 | +$680 (+79%) |
| Hermiston, OR | 147.2 mi | $820 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Sweet Home, OR | 148.4 mi | $930 | +$70 (+8%) |
| Molalla, OR | 150.7 mi | $1,490 | +$630 (+73%) |
| Washougal, WA | 151.9 mi | $1,500 | +$640 (+74%) |
| Stayton, OR | 153.8 mi | $990 | +$130 (+15%) |
| Gresham, OR | 156.1 mi | $1,570 | +$710 (+83%) |
Studio rent in Prineville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Prineville?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Prineville, Oregon is $860 per month. This is +48% below the citywide median of $1,641.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Prineville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,400 ($2,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Prineville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Prineville's studio median of $860 is +33% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 14th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Prineville rank for studio rent in Oregon?
Among the 61 cities in Oregon with studio data, Prineville ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Prineville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Hermiston ($820).