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Woodburn

Pop. 27,875·34th most expensive in Oregon·Rental market data updated monthly for Woodburn, OR
Median rent (all units)
$1,733/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
-$229
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Woodburn · $1,733
More affordable than 59% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,733/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$69,000/yr
Local median income
$67,347/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Woodburn's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,600
2 BR
$1,830
3 BR
$2,530
4 BR+
$2,930
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,830/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,733 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,796/yr
At $1,733/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 2.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Woodburn, OR is majority owner-occupied, 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,875
Median income
$67,347
Median age
38.6
Renters
35.8%
Age distribution
22.7%
23.4%
22.4%
12.8%
18.7%
Under 1822.7%
18–3423.4%
35–5422.4%
55–6412.8%
65+18.7%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
43%
61.4%
White43%
Hispanic61.4%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
31%
29.5%
24.4%
15.1%
No HS diploma31%
HS diploma29.5%
Some college24.4%
Bachelor's+15.1%
Housing tenure
64.2%
35.8%
Owner64.2%
Renter35.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Woodburn, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,330 → $67,347
up 24.0%
Population
25,877 → 27,875
up 7.7%
Renter share
35.7% → 35.8%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
16.1% → 15.1%
-1.0 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $54,330 in 2021 to $67,347 more recently. The population has grown by 7.7% since 2021, moving from about 25,877 residents to roughly 27,875.

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Woodburn rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Woodburn, OR

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Woodburn is $1,733/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,490/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,830/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,600/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,530/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($67,347/yr), Woodburn ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodburn an affordable city for renters?

Woodburn is considered moderate for renters. At $1,733/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($67,347/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Woodburn slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Woodburn?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,733/mo in Woodburn. The local median household income is $67,347/yr, meaning the typical Woodburn household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Woodburn?

Rent in Woodburn has increased 2.0% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Woodburn rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Woodburn is middle-of-the-pack for Oregon for rent, ranking #34 out of 64 tracked cities at $1,733/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Woodburn?

Keizer is nearby and more affordable at $1,563/mo, which is $170 less than Woodburn.

What percentage of Woodburn residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.8% of Woodburn households are renters, while 64.2% are owner-occupied. Woodburn leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Woodburn rent compare to the national average?

Woodburn's median rent of $1,733/mo is $229 (12%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #34 out of 64 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,733/mo, rent takes ~31% of Woodburn's median household income ($67,347/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Woodburn 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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