How much does it cost to rent in Sisters, OR?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Sisters, OR is $1,820. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Sisters cheaper than other Oregon cities?

Sisters falls in the middle range for Oregon, ranking #23 out of 65 cities at $1,820/mo.

When was Sisters rent data last updated?

Sisters rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · OR

Sisters

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Pop. 3,022·23rd most expensive in Oregon·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate

Median rent (all units)

$1,820/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

-5.7%

vs US Median

-$145

Falling (Monthly)

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Sisters · $1,820

More affordable than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

23% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,820/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$73,000/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

Research median

$1,580/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$21,840/yr

At $1,820/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.7% 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Sisters on your salary?

At $1,820/mo, how Sisters rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $98,259/yr · Rent = 22.2% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $69,763/yr · Rent = 31.3% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $80,361/yr · Rent = 27.2% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $143,634/yr · Rent = 15.2% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $183,529/yr · Rent = 11.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $65,322/yr · Rent = 33.4% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $58,978/yr · Rent = 37% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $72,696/yr · Rent = 30% income

stretched

By apartment size

Sisters rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Sisters, OR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Sisters is $1,820/mo as of July 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 23% 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 very affordable for renters. At $1,820/mo, rent takes approximately 23% 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 $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,820/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 July 2026.

How does Sisters rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Sisters is middle-of-the-pack for Oregon for rent, ranking #23 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,820/mo.

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.