1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Saint Helens, OR
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Saint Helens, Oregon as of August 2026. That's +6% lower than the citywide median of $1,698 and +15% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Saint Helens
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 Saint Helens
Compare Saint Helens's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Oregon
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Klamath Falls | $850 |
| 2 | Pendleton | $850 |
| 3 | Coos Bay | $860 |
| 4 | La Grande | $860 |
| 5 | Hermiston | $910 |
| 6 | Sutherlin | $960 |
| 7 | Roseburg | $970 |
| 8 | Prineville | $990 |
| 9 | Newport | $1,010 |
| 10 | Astoria | $1,040 |
| 11 | Stayton | $1,040 |
| 12 | Grants Pass | $1,060 |
| 13 | Lincoln City | $1,060 |
| 14 | Dallas | $1,100 |
| 15 | Springfield | $1,105 |
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 | $1,785 |
| 12 | Oregon City | $1,760 |
| 13 | Happy Valley | $1,730 |
| 14 | Tigard | $1,720 |
| 15 | Gresham | $1,685 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Saint Helens.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Saint Helens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scappoose, OR | 7.3 mi | $1,260 | $-340 (-21%) |
| Ridgefield, WA | 18.2 mi | $2,150 | +$550 (+34%) |
| La Center, WA | 22.7 mi | $2,080 | +$480 (+30%) |
| Rockcreek, OR | 22.9 mi | $1,511 | $-89 (-6%) |
| Kelso, WA | 23.7 mi | $1,170 | $-430 (-27%) |
| Longview, WA | 24.2 mi | $1,150 | $-450 (-28%) |
| Forest Grove, OR | 25.2 mi | $1,600 | — |
| Hillsboro, OR | 25.6 mi | $1,895 | +$295 (+18%) |
| Vancouver, WA | 27.9 mi | $1,745 | +$145 (+9%) |
| West Slope, OR | 28.5 mi | $1,810 | +$210 (+13%) |
| Beaverton, OR | 28.7 mi | $1,840 | +$240 (+15%) |
| Raleigh Hills, OR | 30.2 mi | $1,445 | $-155 (-10%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Saint Helens — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Saint Helens?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Saint Helens, Oregon is $1,600 per month. This is +6% below the citywide median of $1,698.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Saint Helens?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Saint Helens expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Saint Helens's 1-bedroom median of $1,600 is +15% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 63th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Saint Helens rank for 1-bedroom rent in Oregon?
Among the 64 cities in Oregon with 1-bedroom data, Saint Helens ranks #44 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Saint Helens?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Scappoose ($1,260), Rockcreek ($1,511), Kelso ($1,170).