Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Eugene, OR

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Eugene, OR rent rose 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,590/month. Renters today are paying $38 more per month on average than last year despite a recent month-over-month decline of 3.2%.

  • Eugene sits 16.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 390 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Eugene rent for $995/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,208/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,530/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,650/month. Apartments make up 67.0% of rentals with a median of $1,395/month, while houses rent for a median of $2,295/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Amazon neighborhood saw rents climb 52.1% year over year to $2,050/month, and Crest Drive rose 66.0% to the same median. This contrasts with the citywide rise of 2.5%, showing strong local growth in these areas.

Median rent

Median rent in Eugene

$1,590/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Eugene is $1,590 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $310 less per month.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Eugene

390

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Eugene rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 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 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

$995

3%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,208

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,530

5%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,650

4%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,208

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,530

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

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$1,590
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,627
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Eugene, OR is 2% 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 & Services6% higher
Groceries5% higher
Health15% higher
Housing14% higher
Transportation15% higher
Utilities7% lower

Discover rentals in Eugene, OR

551e14 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

551e14

551 E 14th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

1–4 beds

2 baths

$595–$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1827 Harris St #108 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South University apartment for rent in Eugene

1827 Harris St #108, Eugene, OR 97403

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
474 E 14th Aly - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West University apartment for rent in Eugene

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1360 Alder St. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

1360 Alder St.

1360 Alder St, Eugene, OR 97401

1 bed

1 bath

$675–$695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,590 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Eugene?

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

How does Eugene rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Eugene is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $310 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Eugene?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Eugene are University ($1,250/mo), Whiteaker ($1,250/mo), and Jefferson Westside ($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 $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the lowest rents in Eugene, with an 8% difference compared to January's peak prices. December shows the least competition with lower demand relative to inventory, while August tends to be the most competitive month.

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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