Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Eugene, OR

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Eugene, OR rent slipped 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,495/month. Renters today are paying $12 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Eugene sits 22.5% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 373 total rentals offering a modest selection for renters in this mid-tier Pacific Northwest market.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Eugene run around $1,038/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,195/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,511/month. Three-bedroom units rent for $2,230/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,995/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    In Eugene, OR, University rents rose 22.2% year over year to $1,295/month, and Amazon rents climbed 21.8% to $2,373/month. These increases contrast with the citywide 3.5% decline, showing strong local demand in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Eugene

$1,495/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Eugene is $1,495 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $435 less per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Eugene

373

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Eugene 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 Eugene, OR

Average rent prices in Eugene have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Eugene, OR

Rent prices in Eugene vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Eugene is $1,395, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Eugene run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,037

2%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,195

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,511

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,230

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,995

3%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,037

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,511

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,230

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Eugene, 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 Eugene, OR compare to other cities?

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

Eugene

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,505
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Eugene, OR is 1% lower than the median rent in Albany, OR.

Cost of living in Eugene, OR

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services5% higher
Groceries5% higher
Health17% higher
Housing17% higher
Transportation11% higher
Utilities7% lower

Discover rentals in Eugene, OR

474 E 14th Aly - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West University apartment for rent in Eugene

Apartment for rent

551e14 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

551e14

551 E 14th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

1–4 beds

2 baths

$695–$2,795

Apartment for rent

1360 Alder St. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

1360 Alder St.

1360 Alder St, Eugene, OR 97401

1–3 beds

1 bath

$725–$1,295

Apartment for rent

469 E 15th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West University apartment for rent in Eugene

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 3

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Frequently asked questions for Eugene, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Eugene rental market.

How much is rent in Eugene?

The average rent in Eugene is $1,495 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Eugene?

Average rent prices in Eugene have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Eugene rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Eugene is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $435 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Eugene?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Eugene are Jefferson Westside ($1,195/mo), University ($1,295/mo), and Whiteaker ($1,295/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Eugene?

To comfortably afford rent in Eugene, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Eugene average around $1,290/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,600/month, both down from last year.

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).

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