Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Lake Oswego, OR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26.1% of gross income.
Lake Oswego rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Oregon cities have lower median rent than Lake Oswego, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Lake Oswego, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Lake Oswego, OR?
Median rent in Lake Oswego is $2,258 a month. A typical physical therapist in Oregon earns about $103,698 a year, which makes that rent 26.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Lake Oswego?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Oregon (~$103,698/yr) supports up to $2,592 a month in rent. Lake Oswego's current median rent is $2,258/mo, which leaves a $334/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Lake Oswego?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Oregon works roughly 45.3 hours a month to cover Lake Oswego's median rent of $2,258.
Where is rent cheaper than Lake Oswego for a physical therapist?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Sandy ($2,253/mo), West Linn ($2,251/mo), West Linn ($2,251/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.