Last updated on October 10, 2026

Average rent in
Milwaukie, OR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Milwaukie rent stands today

    Milwaukie, OR rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,595/month. Renters are paying $28 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent unchanged recently.

  • Milwaukie sits 16.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 52 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Milwaukie rent for $1,205/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,354/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,625/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,530/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,945/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Hector Campbell rents fell 29.4% year over year to $1,550/month across 17 rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Milwaukie

$1,595/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Milwaukie is $1,595 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Milwaukie

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie, OR

Average rent prices in Milwaukie have remained the same 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 Milwaukie, OR

Rent prices in Milwaukie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Milwaukie is $1,540, whereas a house costs $2,547. 1-bedroom apartments in Milwaukie run $1,354 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,205

2%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,354

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,625

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,530

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,945

2%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,205

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,354

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,530

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,945

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

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

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

Milwaukie

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,097
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Milwaukie, OR is 24% lower than the median rent in Aloha, OR.

Discover rentals in Milwaukie, OR

7958 Se Glencoe Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southgate condo for rent in Milwaukie

Studio

0 baths

$595

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.
Hillside Manor - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.2

Very good

Hillside Manor

2889 Se Hillside Ct, Milwaukie, OR 97222

1 bed

1 bath

$835–$867

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.
Camille Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Camille Court Apartments

10288 Se 43rd Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,050–$1,700

Price droppedAdditional 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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Charbern Apts - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Charbern Apts

12582 Se Linwood Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,195–$1,750

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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Frequently asked questions for Milwaukie, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Milwaukie rental market.

How much is rent in Milwaukie?

The average rent in Milwaukie is $1,595 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Milwaukie?

Average rent prices in Milwaukie have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Milwaukie rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Milwaukie is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Milwaukie?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Milwaukie are Linwood ($1,495/mo), Hector Campbell ($1,500/mo), and Lake Road ($1,530/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Milwaukie?

To comfortably afford rent in Milwaukie, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

October offers the best rental deals in Milwaukie, with rents running about 8% lower than January's peak prices. December is also favorable as the least competitive month with lower demand.

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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