Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Saint Helens, OR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.6% of gross income.
Saint Helens 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 Saint Helens, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Saint Helens, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Saint Helens, OR?
Median rent in Saint Helens is $1,777 a month. A typical physical therapist in Oregon earns about $103,698 a year, which makes that rent 20.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Saint Helens?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Oregon (~$103,698/yr) supports up to $2,592 a month in rent. Saint Helens's current median rent is $1,777/mo, which leaves a $815/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Saint Helens?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Oregon works roughly 35.6 hours a month to cover Saint Helens's median rent of $1,777.
Where is rent cheaper than Saint Helens for a physical therapist?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Fairview ($1,776/mo), Rockcreek ($1,776/mo), Rockcreek ($1,775/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.