Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Hermiston, OR

Median rent

Median rent in Hermiston

$1,495/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

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

$1.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hermiston

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hermiston rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Hermiston, OR

Average rent prices in Hermiston have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Hermiston, OR

Rent prices in Hermiston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hermiston is $1,354, whereas a house costs $2,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Hermiston run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$860

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,499

6%

38%

2 bedroom

$1,699

31%

23%

3 bedroom

$2,000

10%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$860

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,499

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

38%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

14%

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

Compare median rent prices in Hermiston and Boardman by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hermiston

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,605
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hermiston, OR is 7% lower than the median rent in Boardman, OR.

Discover rentals in Hermiston, OR

1205 Ne Emerald Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Hermiston

$2600 Emerald Retreat 2BR | Work-Ready | Fast Wi-Fi

1205 Ne Emerald Dr, Hermiston, OR 97838

2 beds

2 baths

$2,700

House for rent

Available Aug 4

1203 Ne Emerald Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Hermiston

2 beds

2 baths

$2,700

House for rent

Available Sep 2

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Frequently asked questions for Hermiston, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Hermiston rental market.

How much is rent in Hermiston?

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

Is rent up or down in Hermiston?

Average rent prices in Hermiston have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Hermiston rent compare to the national average?

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

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hermiston?

To comfortably afford rent in Hermiston, 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 Hermiston?

Based on our current listings, 21% of Hermiston rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 3 pet-friendly apartments available each month. With an average of 14 listings monthly, pet owners have options in this eastern Oregon agricultural community.

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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