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Average Rent in Eugene OR & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Eugene OR. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,522/mo
Lowest Available
$999/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
12
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Eugene OR
Compare average rent across Eugene OR neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene 97408 | $2,024 | $1,455 | 3 | 51 |
| Eugene 97402 | $1,700 | $1,700 | 1 | 1 |
| Market District | $1,661 | $946 | 3 | 41 |
| Fairmont | $907 | $760 | 1 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Eugene OR?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Eugene OR is $1,522 per month across 3 apartment communities and 12 available units.
The most affordable option is Chapter at Eugene Student Apartments starting at $999/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,522/mo.
Prices range from $999 to $1,869 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Eugene OR Rent Price History
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Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Eugene OR
Rent Prices by Apartment in Eugene OR
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter at Eugene Student Apartments | $999/mo | $1,398/mo | 4 | 4.9 |
| The McKenzie at Crescent Village | $1,455/mo | $1,536/mo | 5 | 3.6 |
| The Byron at Crescent Village | $1,665/mo | $1,665/mo | 3 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Eugene OR Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Eugene OR
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$61,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,522/mo.
Comfortable income
$73,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($999/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Eugene OR is $63,836 , about 13% 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) | $1,522 |
| Utilities | $439 |
| Groceries | $566 |
| Transportation | $1,046 |
| Healthcare | $510 |
| Other goods and services | $816 |
| Estimated total | $4,899/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.
Explore Eugene OR Apartments
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