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Silverton

Pop. 10,456·17th most expensive in Oregon·Rental market data updated monthly for Silverton, OR
Median rent (all units)
$1,930/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$2
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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Silverton · $1,930
More expensive than 56% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,930/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$77,000/yr
Local median income
$79,960/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Silverton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$2,310
4 BR+
$2,510
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,660/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,930 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($79,960) is $1,999 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,660); a 3-bedroom is $2,310.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Silverton. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$23,160/yr
At $1,930/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
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, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Silverton, OR is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 33% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,456
Median income
$79,960
Median age
38.5
Renters
38.9%
Age distribution
26.9%
17.9%
22.7%
14.4%
18.1%
Under 1826.9%
18–3417.9%
35–5422.7%
55–6414.4%
65+18.1%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
79.3%
13.6%
White79.3%
Black1.7%
Hispanic13.6%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
25.6%
35.7%
33%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma25.6%
Some college35.7%
Bachelor's+33%
Housing tenure
61.1%
38.9%
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Silverton, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,612 → $79,960
up 14.9%
Population
10,402 → 10,456
up 0.5%
Renter share
40.3% → 38.9%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
27.8% → 33%
+5.2 pts
Median age
39.5 → 38.5
-1.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Silverton, OR now reports about $79,960, up from $69,612 in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 27.8% to 33%.

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At $1,930/mo, how Silverton rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Silverton rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Silverton is $1,930/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,230/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,660/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,290/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,310/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($79,960/yr), Silverton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Silverton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,930/mo in Silverton. The local median household income is $79,960/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Silverton?

Rent in Silverton has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Silverton rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Silverton is one of the pricier among Oregon cities for rent, ranking #17 of 64 tracked cities at $1,930/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Silverton?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Silverton ($1,930/mo) include Stayton ($1,503/mo), Salem ($1,611/mo), and Woodburn ($1,728/mo).
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,930/mo, rent takes ~29% of Silverton's median household income ($79,960/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Silverton 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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