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Rogue River

Pop. 2,238·42nd most expensive in Oregon·Rental market data updated monthly for Rogue River, OR
Median rent (all units)
$1,700/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$265
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Rogue River · $1,700
More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
37% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,700/mo, rent takes about 37% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
Local median income
$54,537/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Rogue River's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,230
Research median
$1,350/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$20,400/yr
At $1,700/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Rogue River, OR is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,238
Median income
$54,537
Median age
50
Renters
43.8%
Age distribution
15.4%
19.7%
18.5%
12.9%
33.6%
Under 1815.4%
18–3419.7%
35–5418.5%
55–6412.9%
65+33.6%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
86%
White86%
Hispanic7.5%
Asian1.6%
Other5%
Education (25+)
34.2%
34.7%
21.2%
No HS diploma10%
HS diploma34.2%
Some college34.7%
Bachelor's+21.2%
Housing tenure
56.2%
43.8%
Owner56.2%
Renter43.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Rogue River, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$33,704 → $54,537
up 61.8%
Population
1,714 → 2,238
up 30.6%
Renter share
43.3% → 43.8%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
13.6% → 21.2%
+7.6 pts
Median age
55.6 → 50
-5.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $33,704 in 2021 to $54,537 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 1,714 to 2,238 between 2021 and 2024, a 30.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 13.6% to 21.2%.

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By apartment size

Rogue River rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Rogue River, OR

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Rogue River is $1,700/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $930/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,350/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,050/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,890/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($54,537/yr), Rogue River ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Rogue River an affordable city for renters?

Rogue River is considered moderate for renters. At $1,700/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($54,537/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Rogue River slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Rogue River?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,700/mo in Rogue River. The local median household income is $54,537/yr, meaning the typical Rogue River household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Rogue River?

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

How does Rogue River rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Rogue River is middle-of-the-pack for Oregon for rent, ranking #42 out of 69 tracked cities at $1,700/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Rogue River?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Rogue River ($1,700/mo): Roseburg ($1,432/mo), Grants Pass ($1,632/mo).

What percentage of Rogue River residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.8% of Rogue River households are renters, while 56.2% are owner-occupied. Rogue River leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Rogue River rent compare to the national average?

Rogue River's median rent of $1,700/mo is $265 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #42 out of 69 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,700/mo, rent takes ~37% of Rogue River's median household income ($54,537/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Rogue River 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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