Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Milwaukie, OR
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Milwaukie, OR rent slipped 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,585/month. Renters are paying $115 less per month on average than last year, though rent ticked up 1.3% month over month.
Compared to national trends
Milwaukie sits 18.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 54 units that offers a limited but diverse set of options.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Milwaukie run around $1,295 to $1,300/month, while 2-bedrooms sit at $1,650/month and 3-bedrooms at $2,495/month. The 4+ bedroom segment commands a median rent of $4,580/month with a wide spread across bedroom tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Milwaukie, OR, 4+ bedroom rents rose 42.0% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline. This bedroom-tier increase stands apart from neighborhood trends such as Linwood, where rents fell 13.3% year over year to $1,600/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Milwaukie
$1,585/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Milwaukie is $1,585 per month as of May 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $365 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Milwaukie
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Milwaukie rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Milwaukie, OR
Average rent prices in Milwaukie have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,557, whereas a house costs $2,224. 1-bedroom apartments in Milwaukie run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,295 | 11% |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,300 | 2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | 10% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,580 | 10% | 26% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ardenwald | $1,595 | |
Hector Campbell | $1,600 | |
Historic Milwaukie | $1,485 | |
Island Station | $1,600 | |
Lake Road | $1,650 | |
Lewelling | $1,595 | |
Linwood | $1,600 | |
Mcloughlin Industrial | $1,550 | |
Milwaukie Business Industrial Park | $1,805 | |
Southgate | $1,640 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,557 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,745 | 72% | - | |
Houses | $2,224 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,580
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
26%
Southgate
Average rent
$1,640
Historic Milwaukie
Average rent
$1,485
Lewelling
Average rent
$1,595
Ardenwald
Average rent
$1,595
Linwood
Average rent
$1,600
Hector Campbell
Average rent
$1,600
Island Station
Average rent
$1,600
Lake Road
Average rent
$1,650
Mcloughlin Industrial
Average rent
$1,550
Milwaukie Business Industrial Park
Average rent
$1,805
Apartments
Average rent
$1,557
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,745
Last 30 days
72%
Houses
Average rent
$2,224
Last 30 days
4%
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
19%lower than the national median
12%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Milwaukie, OR is 28% lower than the median rent in Aloha, OR.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,190
3%$1,695
3%$1,500
4%$2,272
3%$2,095
5%$2,364
7%$1,649
1%$1,500
4%$1,599
3%$1,815
3%$1,795
8%$1,697
4%Discover rentals in Milwaukie, OR
1h ago
Verified
10288 Se 43rd Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
9730 Se Fuller Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97086
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,360–$1,882
Apartment for rent
3d ago
11850 Se 26th Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425–$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Ardenwald house for rent in Milwaukie
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,445
House for rent
Available May 29
23h ago
1600 Se Lava Dr, Milwaukie, OR 97222
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Historic Milwaukie apartment for rent in Milwaukie
2 beds
2 baths
$2,595
$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Southgate apartment for rent in Milwaukie
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2406 Se Harrison St, Milwaukie, OR 97222
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,805–$2,185
Apartment for rent
23h ago
1600 Se Lava Dr, Milwaukie, OR 97222
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2406 Se Harrison St, Milwaukie, OR 97222
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,805–$2,185
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4611 Se Brookside Dr, Milwaukie, OR 97222
2 beds
1 bath
$1,490–$1,600
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
10288 Se 43rd Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8370 Se Causey Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97086
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,574
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11444 Se Fuller Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
10288 Se 43rd Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
7678 Se Michael Dr, Milwaukie, OR 97222
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8370 Se Causey Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97086
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,574
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
11275 Se 27th Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
11556 Se Fuller Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,650
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
10288 Se 43rd Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,585 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Milwaukie?
Average rent prices in Milwaukie have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Milwaukie rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Milwaukie is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $365 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Milwaukie?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Milwaukie are Historic Milwaukie ($1,485/mo), Mcloughlin Industrial ($1,550/mo), and Lewelling ($1,595/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Milwaukie?
To comfortably afford rent in Milwaukie, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Milwaukie?
Milwaukie's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
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).