Last updated on June 1, 2026

Average rent in
Albany, OR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Albany rent stands today

    Albany, OR rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Month over month, rent slipped 3.2%, showing a short-term cooldown for renters in this small market of 103 total rentals.

  • Albany, OR sits 20.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as an accessible market for renters seeking value in Oregon.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Albany run around $1,095/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,262/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,500/month. Larger units climb to $2,150/month for 3-bedrooms and $2,942/month for 4+ bedrooms, with houses renting at $2,322/month and apartments at $1,450/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Albany

$1,550/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Albany is $1,550 per month as of May 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Albany

103

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Albany rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Albany, OR

Average rent prices in Albany have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Albany, OR

Rent prices in Albany vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Albany is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,322. 1-bedroom apartments in Albany run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

5%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,262

1%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,500

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,150

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,942

No Change

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,262

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,942

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Albany, OR, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Albany, OR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Albany and Brownsville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Albany

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,597
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Albany, OR is 3% lower than the median rent in Brownsville, OR.

Discover rentals in Albany, OR

The Sheffield Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

The Sheffield Apartments

755 755 Davidson St. SE and 725 Davidson St. SE, Albany, OR 97322

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100–$1,150

Apartment for rent

730 32nd Ave Se #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Albany

Apartment for rent

576 Hill St Se #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Albany

2 beds

1 bath

$1,245

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 6

811 18th Ave SW - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.4

Very good

811 18th Ave SW

811 18th Ave Sw, Albany, OR 97321

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Albany, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Albany rental market.

How much is rent in Albany?

The average rent in Albany is $1,550 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Albany?

Average rent prices in Albany have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Albany rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Albany is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Albany?

To comfortably afford rent in Albany, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Albany?

Albany's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 45% of the market, giving renters plenty of options in this category.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Albany