Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Gresham, OR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Gresham rent stands today

    Gresham, OR rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Month over month, rents increased 1.9%.

  • Gresham is 18.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 166 total rentals available. This positions the city as a moderately priced market within the region.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Gresham rent for $1,175/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,276/month, and 2-bedrooms at the citywide median of $1,550/month. Three-bedroom units rent for $2,034/month, while 4+ bedrooms reach $3,095/month. The inventory is weighted toward 2-bedroom units, which make up 44.7% of rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Gresham

$1,550/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Gresham is $1,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gresham

166

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gresham 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 Gresham, OR

Average rent prices in Gresham have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Gresham, OR

Rent prices in Gresham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gresham is $1,490, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Gresham run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.

Listings

Studio

$1,175

2%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,276

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,550

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,034

2%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,095

10%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,276

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,034

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,095

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Gresham and Beaverton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gresham

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gresham, OR is 9% lower than the median rent in Beaverton, OR.

Discover rentals in Gresham, OR

Linden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.9

Very good

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Linden Apartments

951 Ne Linden Ave, Gresham, OR 97030

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,100–$1,475

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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Eastman Heights - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Eastman Heights

301 Northwest Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,190–$1,400

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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285RK - Wellington Square - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

285RK - Wellington Square

19849 Ne Halsey St, Gresham, OR 97230

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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.
18411 E Burnside St #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockwood apartment for rent in Gresham

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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 Gresham, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Gresham rental market.

How much is rent in Gresham?

The average rent in Gresham is $1,550 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gresham?

Average rent prices in Gresham have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Gresham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gresham is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gresham?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Gresham are Rockwood ($1,400/mo), Downtown Gresham ($1,499/mo), and Gresham Northeast ($1,522/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gresham?

To comfortably afford rent in Gresham, 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 Gresham?

November and December offer the best timing for apartment hunting in Gresham, with November seeing the lowest rents and December representing the least competitive period with lower demand relative to supply.

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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