Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Lake Oswego, OR

Median rent

Median rent in Lake Oswego

$2,364/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lake Oswego is $2,364 per month as of May 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $414 more per month.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lake Oswego

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lake Oswego rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lake Oswego, OR

Average rent prices in Lake Oswego have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Lake Oswego, OR

Rent prices in Lake Oswego vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lake Oswego is $1,922, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Oswego run $1,810 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,945.

Listings

Studio

$1,495

2%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,810

4%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,097

5%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,700

5%

No Change

4 bedroom

$4,500

3%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,810

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,097

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lake Oswego and Aloha by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lake Oswego

Median rent price$2,364
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,190
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake Oswego, OR is 8% higher than the median rent in Aloha, OR.

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2 baths

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Frequently asked questions for Lake Oswego, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Lake Oswego rental market.

How much is rent in Lake Oswego?

The average rent in Lake Oswego is $2,364 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lake Oswego?

Average rent prices in Lake Oswego have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Lake Oswego rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lake Oswego is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $414 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lake Oswego?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lake Oswego are Oak Creek ($1,550/mo), Evergreen ($1,675/mo), and Lake Forest ($1,685/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lake Oswego?

To comfortably afford rent in Lake Oswego, you'd need to earn approximately $95,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lake Oswego?

Lake Oswego's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,200 monthly. These figures reflect the upscale suburban character of this Oregon 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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