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Sweet Home

Pop. 10,078·53rd most expensive in Oregon·Rental market data updated monthly for Sweet Home, OR
Median rent (all units)
$1,598/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+27.8%
vs US Median
-$367
Rising (Monthly)
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Sweet Home · $1,598
More affordable than 70% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
34% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,598/mo, rent takes about 34% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$64,000/yr
Local median income
$56,927/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Sweet Home's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$2,140
Research median
$1,360/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
$19,176/yr
At $1,598/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, +27.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sweet Home, OR is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,078
Median income
$56,927
Median age
42.4
Renters
33.1%
Age distribution
18.6%
20.9%
27.3%
16.3%
17%
Under 1818.6%
18–3420.9%
35–5427.3%
55–6416.3%
65+17%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
90.1%
White90.1%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian0.6%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
16.8%
36.2%
35.7%
No HS diploma16.8%
HS diploma36.2%
Some college35.7%
Bachelor's+11.3%
Housing tenure
66.9%
33.1%
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Sweet Home, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,229 → $56,927
up 20.5%
Population
9,716 → 10,078
up 3.7%
Renter share
38.4% → 33.1%
-5.3 pts
Bachelor's+
7.6% → 11.3%
+3.7 pts
Median age
43 → 42.4
-0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $47,229 in 2021 to $56,927 more recently. Census counts show Sweet Home, OR adding about 362 residents over the five-year window, up 3.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 38.4% to 33.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 7.6% to 11.3% across the same window.

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Sweet Home rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Sweet Home, OR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Sweet Home is $1,598/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $930/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,360/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,120/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,820/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($56,927/yr), Sweet Home ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Home an affordable city for renters?

Sweet Home is considered moderate for renters. At $1,598/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($56,927/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sweet Home slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Sweet Home?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,598/mo in Sweet Home. The local median household income is $56,927/yr, meaning the typical Sweet Home household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sweet Home?

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

How does Sweet Home rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Sweet Home is one of the more affordable cities in Oregon for rent, ranking #53 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,598/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sweet Home?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Sweet Home ($1,598/mo): Stayton ($1,513/mo), Lebanon ($1,595/mo).

What percentage of Sweet Home residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.1% of Sweet Home households are renters, while 66.9% are owner-occupied. Sweet Home leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sweet Home rent compare to the national average?

Sweet Home's median rent of $1,598/mo is $367 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #53 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,598/mo, rent takes ~34% of Sweet Home's median household income ($56,927/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Sweet Home 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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