Studio Apartment Rent in The Dalles, OR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in The Dalles, Oregon as of August 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,625 and +2% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in The Dalles
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in The Dalles
Compare The Dalles's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Oregon
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Grande | $750 |
| 2 | Klamath Falls | $770 |
| 3 | Pendleton | $770 |
| 4 | Coos Bay | $810 |
| 5 | Hermiston | $820 |
| 6 | Prineville | $860 |
| 7 | Sutherlin | $860 |
| 8 | Roseburg | $870 |
| 9 | Sweet Home | $930 |
| 10 | Grants Pass | $950 |
| 11 | Medford | $980 |
| 12 | Newport | $990 |
| 13 | Stayton | $990 |
| 14 | Astoria | $1,010 |
| 15 | Lebanon | $1,010 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Oregon
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherwood | $2,050 |
| 2 | Lake Oswego | $2,000 |
| 3 | West Linn | $1,940 |
| 4 | Hillsboro | $1,765 |
| 5 | Wilsonville | $1,750 |
| 6 | Beaverton | $1,712 |
| 7 | Clackamas | $1,710 |
| 8 | Tualatin | $1,700 |
| 9 | West Slope | $1,680 |
| 10 | Gladstone | $1,680 |
| 11 | Portland | $1,663 |
| 12 | Oregon City | $1,640 |
| 13 | Happy Valley | $1,610 |
| 14 | Tigard | $1,605 |
| 15 | Gresham | $1,570 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than The Dalles.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs The Dalles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River, OR | 28 mi | $1,320 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Sandy, OR | 69.7 mi | $1,540 | +$270 (+21%) |
| Washougal, WA | 74.9 mi | $1,500 | +$230 (+18%) |
| Camas, WA | 84.8 mi | $1,740 | +$470 (+37%) |
| Redmond, OR | 86.6 mi | $1,130 | $-140 (-11%) |
| Gresham, OR | 86.8 mi | $1,570 | +$300 (+24%) |
| Yakima, WA | 87 mi | $1,027 | $-243 (-19%) |
| Sisters, OR | 88 mi | $1,220 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Fairview, OR | 88.8 mi | $1,530 | +$260 (+20%) |
| Selah, WA | 93.6 mi | $1,190 | $-80 (-6%) |
| Happy Valley, OR | 94.9 mi | $1,610 | +$340 (+27%) |
| Battle Ground, WA | 95.4 mi | $1,530 | +$260 (+20%) |
Studio rent in The Dalles — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in The Dalles?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in The Dalles, Oregon is $1,270 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,625.
What income do you need to afford a studio in The Dalles?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,800 ($4,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is The Dalles expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
The Dalles's studio median of $1,270 is +2% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does The Dalles rank for studio rent in Oregon?
Among the 61 cities in Oregon with studio data, The Dalles ranks #32 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near The Dalles?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Redmond ($1,130), Yakima ($1,027), Sisters ($1,220).