Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Forest Grove, OR

Median rent

Median rent in Forest Grove

$1,695/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Forest Grove is $1,695 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $205 less per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Forest Grove

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Forest Grove rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Forest Grove, OR

Average rent prices in Forest Grove have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 Forest Grove, OR

Rent prices in Forest Grove vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Forest Grove is $1,587, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest Grove run $1,318 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,560.

Listings

Studio

$1,225

25%

26%

1 bedroom

$1,337

2%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,597

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,495

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$2,895

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,337

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Forest Grove and Aloha by all bedroom counts and property types.

Forest Grove

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,075
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Forest Grove, OR is 18% lower than the median rent in Aloha, OR.

Discover rentals in Forest Grove, OR

Karens Korner Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

9.7

Excellent

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Karens Korner Apartments

4204 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,375–$1,600

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#827 MEADOWLARK - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

#827 MEADOWLARK

3045 19th Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375–$1,495

2723 22nd Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Forest Grove

2723 22nd Ave #6, Forest Grove, OR 97116

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,450

1806 Elm St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Forest Grove

1806 Elm St #4, Forest Grove, OR 97116

3 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Forest Grove, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Forest Grove rental market.

How much is rent in Forest Grove?

The average rent in Forest Grove is $1,695 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Forest Grove?

Average rent prices in Forest Grove have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Forest Grove rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Forest Grove is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $205 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Forest Grove?

To comfortably afford rent in Forest Grove, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Forest Grove?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, May offers the lowest rents in Forest Grove while June sees the highest, with an 11.5% difference between peak and off-peak months.

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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