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Silverton

Pop. 10,456·24th most expensive in Oregon·Rental market data updated monthly for Silverton, OR
Median rent (all units)
$1,817/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$148
Rising (Monthly)
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Silverton · $1,817
More affordable than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,817/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$73,000/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
Research median
$1,660/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,804/yr
At $1,817/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.2% 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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About renting in Silverton, OR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Silverton is $1,817/mo as of July 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 27% 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

Is Silverton an affordable city for renters?

Silverton is considered affordable for renters. At $1,817/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($79,960/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Silverton falls comfortably within that range.

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 $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,817/mo in Silverton. The local median household income is $79,960/yr, meaning the typical Silverton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Silverton?

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

How does Silverton rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Silverton is middle-of-the-pack for Oregon for rent, ranking #24 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,817/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Silverton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Silverton ($1,817/mo): Stayton ($1,513/mo), Salem ($1,585/mo), Canby ($1,736/mo).

What percentage of Silverton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.9% of Silverton households are renters, while 61.1% are owner-occupied. Silverton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Silverton rent compare to the national average?

Silverton's median rent of $1,817/mo is $148 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #24 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,817/mo, rent takes ~27% of Silverton's median household income ($79,960/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Silverton 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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