Studio Apartment Rent in Saint Helens, OR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Saint Helens, Oregon as of July 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $1,777 and +16% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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 | Seaside | $865 |
| 9 | Roseburg | $870 |
| 10 | Sweet Home | $930 |
| 11 | Cottage Grove | $940 |
| 12 | Grants Pass | $950 |
| 13 | Medford | $980 |
| 14 | Newport | $990 |
| 15 | Stayton | $990 |
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 | Scappoose | $1,650 |
| 13 | Oregon City | $1,640 |
| 14 | Happy Valley | $1,610 |
| 15 | Tigard | $1,605 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Saint Helens.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Saint Helens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scappoose, OR | 7.3 mi | $1,650 | +$160 (+11%) |
| Ridgefield, WA | 18.2 mi | $2,000 | +$510 (+34%) |
| Rockcreek, OR | 22.9 mi | $1,377 | $-113 (-8%) |
| Kelso, WA | 23.7 mi | $950 | $-540 (-36%) |
| Longview, WA | 24.2 mi | $930 | $-560 (-38%) |
| Forest Grove, OR | 25.2 mi | $1,490 | — |
| Hillsboro, OR | 25.6 mi | $1,765 | +$275 (+18%) |
| Vancouver, WA | 27.9 mi | $1,625 | +$135 (+9%) |
| West Slope, OR | 28.5 mi | $1,680 | +$190 (+13%) |
| Beaverton, OR | 28.7 mi | $1,712 | +$222 (+15%) |
| Battle Ground, WA | 30.6 mi | $1,530 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Portland, OR | 32.4 mi | $1,663 | +$173 (+12%) |
Studio rent in Saint Helens — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Saint Helens?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Saint Helens, Oregon is $1,490 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $1,777.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Saint Helens?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,600 ($4,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Saint Helens expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Saint Helens's studio median of $1,490 is +16% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 64th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Saint Helens rank for studio rent in Oregon?
Among the 62 cities in Oregon with studio data, Saint Helens ranks #41 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Saint Helens?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Rockcreek ($1,377), Kelso ($950), Longview ($930).