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Sisters

Pop. 3,022·12th most expensive in Oregon·Rental market data updated monthly for Sisters, OR
Median rent (all units)
$2,059/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+13.1%
vs US Median
+$97
Rising (Monthly)
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Sisters · $2,059
More expensive than 62% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,059/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$82,000/yr
Local median income
$94,524/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Sisters's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$2,210
4 BR+
$2,650
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,580/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,059 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$24,708/yr
At $2,059/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, +13.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sisters, OR is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 42.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,022
Median income
$94,524
Median age
49.6
Renters
26.7%
Age distribution
20.3%
25.9%
38.9%
Under 1820.3%
18–347.9%
35–5425.9%
55–647%
65+38.9%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
84.4%
White84.4%
Hispanic4.9%
Other10.7%
Education (25+)
22.7%
25.5%
42.1%
No HS diploma9.8%
HS diploma22.7%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+42.1%
Housing tenure
73.3%
26.7%
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Sisters, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$81,016 → $94,524
up 16.7%
Population
2,945 → 3,022
up 2.6%
Renter share
23.2% → 26.7%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
41.4% → 42.1%
+0.7 pts
Median age
48.5 → 49.6
+1.1 yrs

Median household income climbed from $81,016 to $94,524 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.7% shift. Census counts show Sisters, OR adding about 77 residents over the five-year window, up 2.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 23.2% to 26.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Sisters rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Sisters, OR

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Sisters is $2,059/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,220/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,580/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,250/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,210/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($94,524/yr), Sisters ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sisters an affordable city for renters?

Sisters is considered affordable for renters. At $2,059/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($94,524/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sisters falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sisters?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,059/mo in Sisters. The local median household income is $94,524/yr, meaning the typical Sisters household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sisters?

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

How does Sisters rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Sisters is one of the pricier cities in Oregon for rent, ranking #12 out of 64 tracked cities at $2,059/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sisters?

Molalla is nearby and more affordable at $1,945/mo, which is $114 less than Sisters.

What percentage of Sisters residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.7% of Sisters households are renters, while 73.3% are owner-occupied. Sisters leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sisters rent compare to the national average?

Sisters's median rent of $2,059/mo is $97 (5%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #12 out of 64 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,059/mo, rent takes ~26% of Sisters's median household income ($94,524/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Sisters 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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