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West Linn

Pop. 26,935·4th most expensive in Oregon·Rental market data updated monthly for West Linn, OR
Median rent (all units)
$2,337/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
-3.8%
vs US Median
+$372
Falling (Monthly)
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West Linn · $2,337
More expensive than 74% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
60/100
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Rents are 5% below what West Linn's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,337/mo
Expected by trend
$2,458/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,940
1 BR
$2,090
2 BR
$2,380
3 BR
$3,260
4 BR+
$3,830
Research median
$2,380/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
$28,044/yr
At $2,337/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 3.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, -3.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

West Linn, OR is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,935
Median income
$146,507
Median age
43.3
Renters
17.3%
Age distribution
24.6%
13.4%
27.7%
15%
19.3%
Under 1824.6%
18–3413.4%
35–5427.7%
55–6415%
65+19.3%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
81.8%
White81.8%
Black1.5%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian6.3%
Other3%
Education (25+)
25%
62%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma10.4%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+62%
Housing tenure
82.7%
17.3%
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How West Linn, OR has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,752 → $2,337
up 33.4%
Income
$124,098 → $146,507
up 18.1%
Population
27,173 → 26,935
down 0.9%
Renter share
16.4% → 17.3%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
62.9% → 62%
-0.9 pts
Median age
44.2 → 43.3
-0.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in West Linn, OR has shifted from $1,752 to $2,337, up 33.4% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in West Linn, OR now reports about $146,507, up from $124,098 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and West Linn, OR reflects that arc in its own way.

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West Linn rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in West Linn, OR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in West Linn is $2,337/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,940/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,380/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,090/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,260/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($146,507/yr), West Linn ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is West Linn an affordable city for renters?

West Linn is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,337/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($146,507/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. West Linn falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in West Linn?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,337/mo in West Linn. The local median household income is $146,507/yr, meaning the typical West Linn household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in West Linn?

Rent in West Linn has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does West Linn rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

West Linn is one of the pricier cities in Oregon for rent, ranking #4 out of 65 tracked cities at $2,337/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than West Linn?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than West Linn ($2,337/mo): Milwaukie ($1,691/mo), Gladstone ($1,747/mo), Wilsonville ($1,796/mo).

What percentage of West Linn residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.3% of West Linn households are renters, while 82.7% are owner-occupied. West Linn leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does West Linn rent compare to the national average?

West Linn's median rent of $2,337/mo is $372 (19%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #4 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,337/mo, rent takes ~19% of West Linn's median household income ($146,507/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

West Linn 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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