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Tualatin

Pop. 27,763·18th most expensive in Oregon·Tualatin rents are up 9.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,853/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$112
Rising (Monthly)
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Tualatin · $1,853
More expensive than 50% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
66/100
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Rents are 8% below what Tualatin's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,853/mo
Expected by trend
$2,009/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$1,830
2 BR
$2,090
3 BR
$2,870
4 BR+
$3,370
Research median
$2,090/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
$22,236/yr
At $1,853/mo median
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Rents are up 9.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.2% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Tualatin, OR is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 46.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,763
Median income
$104,043
Median age
37.4
Renters
44.9%
Age distribution
21.8%
24.1%
28.4%
14.6%
Under 1821.8%
18–3424.1%
35–5428.4%
55–6411.1%
65+14.6%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
64%
23.4%
White64%
Black1.4%
Hispanic23.4%
Asian3.5%
Other7.7%
Education (25+)
19.7%
26.1%
46.5%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma19.7%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+46.5%
Housing tenure
55.1%
44.9%
Owner55.1%
Renter44.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Tualatin, OR has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,456 → $1,853
up 27.3%
Income
$97,931 → $104,043
up 6.2%
Population
27,821 → 27,763
down 0.2%
Renter share
45.5% → 44.9%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
45.3% → 46.5%
+1.2 pts

Rent in Tualatin, OR has increased 27.3% since 2021, going from about $1,456 per month to roughly $1,853 today. Median household income grew from $97,931 to $104,043 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.2% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 21.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Tualatin, OR reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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By apartment size

Tualatin rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Tualatin, OR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Tualatin is $1,853/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,700/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,830/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,870/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($104,043/yr), Tualatin ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Tualatin an affordable city for renters?

Tualatin is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,853/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($104,043/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Tualatin falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Tualatin?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,853/mo in Tualatin. The local median household income is $104,043/yr, meaning the typical Tualatin household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Tualatin?

Rent in Tualatin has increased 9.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Tualatin rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Tualatin is one of the pricier cities in Oregon for rent, ranking #18 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,853/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Tualatin?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Tualatin ($1,853/mo): Metzger ($1,452/mo), Wilsonville ($1,796/mo).

What percentage of Tualatin residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.9% of Tualatin households are renters, while 55.1% are owner-occupied. Tualatin leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Tualatin rent compare to the national average?

Tualatin's median rent of $1,853/mo is $112 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #18 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,853/mo, rent takes ~21% of Tualatin's median household income ($104,043/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Tualatin 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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