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Wilsonville

Pop. 26,974·27th most expensive in Oregon·Rental market data updated monthly for Wilsonville, OR
Median rent (all units)
$1,796/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$169
Falling (Monthly)
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Wilsonville · $1,796
More affordable than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
67/100
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Rents are 9% below what Wilsonville's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,796/mo
Expected by trend
$1,966/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,750
1 BR
$1,880
2 BR
$2,150
3 BR
$2,950
4 BR+
$3,460
Research median
$2,150/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
$21,552/yr
At $1,796/mo median
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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 (+1.5% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Wilsonville, OR is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 44.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,974
Median income
$96,236
Median age
37.7
Renters
51%
Age distribution
18.9%
26.8%
27.3%
16.8%
Under 1818.9%
18–3426.8%
35–5427.3%
55–6410.2%
65+16.8%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
75.9%
15.4%
White75.9%
Black1.3%
Hispanic15.4%
Asian4.1%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
21.7%
29.3%
44.3%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma21.7%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+44.3%
Housing tenure
49%
51%
Owner49%
Renter51%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Wilsonville, OR has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,454 → $1,796
up 23.5%
Income
$78,508 → $96,236
up 22.6%
Population
25,887 → 26,974
up 4.2%
Renter share
49.4% → 51%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
45.3% → 44.3%
-1.0 pts
Median age
36.8 → 37.7
+0.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Wilsonville, OR has shifted from $1,454 to $1,796, up 23.5% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $78,508 to $96,236 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.6% shift. Census counts show Wilsonville, OR adding about 1,087 residents over the five-year window, up 4.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 49.4% to 51%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in Wilsonville, 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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Wilsonville rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Wilsonville is $1,796/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,750/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,150/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,880/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,950/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($96,236/yr), Wilsonville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilsonville an affordable city for renters?

Wilsonville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,796/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($96,236/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Wilsonville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Wilsonville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,796/mo in Wilsonville. The local median household income is $96,236/yr, meaning the typical Wilsonville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Wilsonville?

Rent in Wilsonville has increased 1.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Wilsonville rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Wilsonville is middle-of-the-pack for Oregon for rent, ranking #27 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,796/mo.

What percentage of Wilsonville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51% of Wilsonville households are renters, while 49% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Wilsonville has a strong rental market.

How does Wilsonville rent compare to the national average?

Wilsonville's median rent of $1,796/mo is $169 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #27 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,796/mo, rent takes ~22% of Wilsonville's median household income ($96,236/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Wilsonville 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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