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Average Rent in Gresham, OR & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Gresham, OR. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,228/mo
▼ 3.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,940/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
15
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Gresham, OR
17 listed units across 4 buildings offering 3 bed units in Gresham, OR dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $84/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Columbia Ridge | Unit 5 | $2,375 | $2,199 | $176 |
| Lumina | Unit 262, C1 | $2,165 | $2,030 | $135 |
| Lumina | Unit 380, C1 | $2,140 | $2,005 | $135 |
| Lumina | Unit 381, C1 | $2,150 | $2,015 | $135 |
| Lumina | Unit 2110, B1 | $1,709 | $1,579 | $130 |
| Residences at Butler Creek | Unit 2, The Powell | $2,905 | $2,807 | $98 |
| Aspire Columbia Ridge | Unit 2 | $1,620 | $1,550 | $70 |
| Aspire Columbia Ridge | Unit 1, 2x1 | $1,525 | $1,460 | $65 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Gresham, OR
Compare average rent across Gresham, OR neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Creek | $1,852 | ▲ $29 | $1,591 | 2 | 19 |
| Centennial Community Association | $1,743 | ▲ $194 | $1,345 | 2 | 10 |
| Fairview 97024 | $1,729 | ▲ $33 | $1,300 | 1 | 17 |
| Wilkes Community Group | $1,671 | ▼ $70 | $1,460 | 2 | 6 |
| City Central | $1,631 | ▲ $19 | $1,245 | 5 | 103 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Gresham, OR?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Gresham, OR is $2,228 per month across 6 apartment communities and 15 available units. Rents have decreased $67 (3.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Lumina starting at $1,940/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,228/mo.
Prices range from $1,940 to $2,839 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Gresham, OR Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,942 | - | 5 |
| July 2026 | $1,946 | +$4 | 7 |
| August 2026 | $1,895 | -$51 | 7 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Gresham, OR
Rent Prices by Apartment in Gresham, OR
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumina | $1,940/mo | $2,002/mo | 5 | 3.4 |
| Alta Civic Station | $2,090/mo | $2,156/mo | 3 | 4.7 |
| Aspire Columbia Ridge | $2,199/mo | $2,199/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Columbia Trails | $2,250/mo | $2,266/mo | 3 | 4.1 |
| Avana Powell Valley | $2,294/mo | $2,294/mo | 1 | 3.5 |
| Residences at Butler Creek | $2,807/mo | $2,823/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Gresham, 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
$89,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,228/mo.
Comfortable income
$107,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,940/mo), you need to earn at least $78,000/year.
Median household income in Gresham, OR is $73,608 , about 31% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Gresham, OR
Overall prices in Gresham, OR runs above the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 106.7, 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 Gresham, OR's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,228 |
| Utilities | $537 |
| Groceries | $566 |
| Transportation | $1,279 |
| Healthcare | $624 |
| Other goods and services | $998 |
| Estimated total | $6,232/mo |
Population
112,818
Median household income
$73,608
Census median rent
$1,508/mo
Rent as % of income
36.0%
Median age
37.2
Mean commute
27 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.
Google Search Trends for Gresham, OR Apartments
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