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

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Stayton, OR is $1,513. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Stayton cheaper than other Oregon cities?

Stayton is among the more affordable cities in Oregon, ranking #58 out of 65 cities at $1,513/mo.

When was Stayton rent data last updated?

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

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Stayton

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Pop. 8,292·58th most expensive in Oregon·Rental market data updated monthly for Stayton, OR

Median rent (all units)

$1,513/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

-0.3%

vs US Median

-$452

Stable (Monthly)

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Stayton · $1,513

More affordable than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

23% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,513/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$61,000/yr

Local median income

$78,268/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Stayton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$990

1 BR

$1,040

2 BR

$1,340

3 BR

$1,850

4 BR+

$2,030

Research median

$1,340/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

$18,156/yr

At $1,513/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, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Stayton, OR is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

8,292

Median income

$78,268

Median age

38.3

Renters

31.1%

Age distribution

26.7%

19.1%

25.5%

21.2%

Under 1826.7%

18–3419.1%

35–5425.5%

55–647.5%

65+21.2%

Gender

49.1%

50.9%

Male49.1%

Female50.9%

Race & ethnicity

76%

15.3%

White76%

Hispanic15.3%

Asian1%

Other7.5%

Education (25+)

24.6%

40.4%

26.6%

No HS diploma8.5%

HS diploma24.6%

Some college40.4%

Bachelor's+26.6%

Housing tenure

68.9%

31.1%

Owner68.9%

Renter31.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Stayton, OR has changed in 5 years

Income

$65,813 → $78,268

up 18.9%

Population

8,199 → 8,292

up 1.1%

Renter share

39.6% → 31.1%

-8.5 pts

Bachelor's+

18.4% → 26.6%

+8.2 pts

Median age

39 → 38.3

-0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $65,813 in 2021 to $78,268 more recently. The population has grown by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 8,199 residents to roughly 8,292. Renters now make up 31.1% of households, compared with 39.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 26.6% of adults here, versus 18.4% in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Stayton on your salary?

At $1,513/mo, how Stayton rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $98,259/yr · Rent = 18.5% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $69,763/yr · Rent = 26% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $80,361/yr · Rent = 22.6% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $143,634/yr · Rent = 12.6% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $183,529/yr · Rent = 9.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $65,322/yr · Rent = 27.8% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $58,978/yr · Rent = 30.8% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $72,696/yr · Rent = 25% income

affordable

By apartment size

Stayton rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Stayton, OR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Stayton is $1,513/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $990/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,340/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,040/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,850/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($78,268/yr), Stayton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Stayton an affordable city for renters?

Stayton is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,513/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($78,268/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Stayton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Stayton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,513/mo in Stayton. The local median household income is $78,268/yr, meaning the typical Stayton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Stayton?

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

How does Stayton rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Stayton is one of the more affordable cities in Oregon for rent, ranking #58 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,513/mo.

What percentage of Stayton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.1% of Stayton households are renters, while 68.9% are owner-occupied. Stayton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.