Average Rent in Eugene, OR
17 apartment buildings, 178 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$743/mo
Element Communities
Properties
17
tracked daily
Units
178
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 17 properties in Eugene, OR.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Eugene, OR Rent Prices
All 17 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Element Communities
225 E 17th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
Chapter at Eugene Student Apartments
760 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
Willamette Gardens
3545 Kinsrow Ave, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
The Flats at Chase
3230 Kinsrow Ave, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
Ferry Street Flats
1820 Ferry St, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
Chase Courtyard
275 S Garden Way, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
Chase Village
375 Marche Chase Dr, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Element Communities 225 E 17th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401, USA | $743 | $2,188 | -- | 4.4 (138) | 63 |
| 2 | Chapter at Eugene Student Apartments 760 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401, USA | $930 | $1,401 | $2.01 | 4.9 (174) | 11 |
| 3 | Willamette Gardens 3545 Kinsrow Ave, Eugene, OR 97401, USA | $1,021 | $1,021 | $1.63 | 4 (178) | 2 |
| 4 | The Flats at Chase 3230 Kinsrow Ave, Eugene, OR 97401, USA | $1,029 | $1,214 | -- | 4.4 (130) | 4 |
| 5 | Ferry Street Flats 1820 Ferry St, Eugene, OR 97401, USA | $1,050 as of Jul 14 | $1,188 | $2.38 | 4.1 (30) | 4 |
| 6 | Chase Courtyard 275 S Garden Way, Eugene, OR 97401, USA | $1,299 | $1,371 | $2.57 | 3.9 (53) | 6 |
| 7 | Chase Village 375 Marche Chase Dr, Eugene, OR 97401, USA | $1,450 | $1,715 | -- | 4 (202) | 3 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Element Communities
4.4 (138)225 E 17th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
Chapter at Eugene Student Apartments
4.9 (174)760 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
Willamette Gardens
4 (178)3545 Kinsrow Ave, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
The Flats at Chase
4.4 (130)3230 Kinsrow Ave, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
Ferry Street Flats
4.1 (30)1820 Ferry St, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
Chase Courtyard
3.9 (53)275 S Garden Way, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
By Area
Eugene, OR neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 2 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Eugene, OR Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Eugene, OR is $1,997 per month, based on 178 units across 17 apartment communities. Prices range from $743 at Element Communities to $3,730 at Heartwood.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,701/mo | $1,299/mo | 10 |
| 1 Bed | $1,660/mo | $1,021/mo | 38 |
| 2 Bed | $1,971/mo | $938/mo | 86 |
| 3 Bed | $2,400/mo | $743/mo | 25 |
| 4 Bed | $2,496/mo | $775/mo | 18 |
| 5 Bed | $999/mo | $999/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Eugene, OR, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Eugene, OR averages $1,660/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,971/mo. At the local median household income of $63,836, that works out to 38% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Eugene, OR at $1,347/mo. The current tracked market average runs 48% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Eugene, OR while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Eugene, OR?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$80,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,997/mo.
Comfortable income
$96,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($743/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Median household income in Eugene, OR is $63,836 , about 33% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Eugene, OR
Overall prices in Eugene, OR runs above the national average by about 4% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 103.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Eugene, OR's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,997 |
| Utilities | $439 |
| Groceries | $566 |
| Transportation | $1,046 |
| Healthcare | $510 |
| Other goods and services | $816 |
| Estimated total | $5,374/mo |
Population
177,520
Median household income
$63,836
Census median rent
$1,347/mo
Rent as % of income
34.0%
Median age
35.4
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Oregon
How Eugene, OR rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Eugene, OR | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $2,229 | +12% | +4.2% | 38 |
| Bend, OR | $2,054 | +3% | +8.4% | 21 |
| Corvallis, OR | $1,343 | -33% | -5.5% | 13 |
| Gresham, OR | $1,680 | -16% | +3.7% | 13 |
| Salem, OR | $1,635 | -18% | +8.7% | 12 |
| Beaverton, OR | $2,024 | +1% | +4.1% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Eugene, OR?
The average rent in Eugene, OR is $1,997 per month, based on 178 units across 17 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Eugene, OR?
The median asking rent in Eugene, OR is $1,960 per month, computed from 178 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,997/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Eugene, OR?
The lowest available rent in Eugene, OR starts at $743 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Eugene, OR?
1-bedroom apartments in Eugene, OR average $1,660/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,021/mo across 38 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Eugene, OR?
2-bedroom apartments in Eugene, OR average $1,971/mo. Units start from $938/mo across 86 units currently listed.
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