Last updated on July 30, 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 $1,520/month. Month over month, rent increased by 1.3%, while renters pay $25 less per month on average than last year, a negligible change for most renters.

  • Gresham sits 21.2% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Pacific Northwest. The city offers 149 total rentals, primarily apartments.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Gresham run around $1,087/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,268/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,516/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,495/month, while apartments sit at $1,473/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Gresham Southwest rents fell 44.0% year over year to $1,622/month across 15 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide trend. Kelly Creek also saw a decline of 27.8% year over year to $1,625/month, showing localized softness in the priciest neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Gresham

$1,520/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gresham is $1,520 per month as of July 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $410 less per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gresham

149

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gresham 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 Gresham, OR

Average rent prices in Gresham have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,473, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Gresham run $1,268 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.

Listings

Studio

$1,087

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

$1,268

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,516

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,099

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,095

15%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,087

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,268

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,516

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,099

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,095

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

12%

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$1,520
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,647
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gresham, OR is 8% lower than the median rent in Beaverton, OR.

Discover rentals in Gresham, OR

Linden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

Apartment for rent

Call

Halsey Summit Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Halsey Summit Apartments

17062 Ne Halsey St, Gresham, OR 97230

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,145–$1,550

Apartment for rent

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Highland Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.8

Very good

Highland Park Apartments

24050 Se Stark St, Gresham, OR 97030

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,149–$1,474

Apartment for rent

The Nash - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

7h ago

9.4

Excellent

The Nash

224 Se 188th Ave, Gresham, OR 97233

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,150–$1,896

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 14

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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 $1,520 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gresham?

Average rent prices in Gresham have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Gresham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gresham is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $410 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gresham?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Gresham are Rockwood ($1,397/mo), Gresham Northeast ($1,399/mo), and Powell Valley ($1,497/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gresham?

To comfortably afford rent in Gresham, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Gresham average around $1,290/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,520/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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