Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Molalla, OR

Median rent

Median rent in Molalla

$1,595/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

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

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Molalla

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Molalla 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+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Molalla, OR, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Molalla, OR

Average rent prices in Molalla have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Molalla, OR

Rent prices in Molalla vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Molalla is $1,535, whereas a house costs $2,545. 1-bedroom apartments in Molalla run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,535.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

No Change

107%

1 bedroom

$1,300

47%

30%

2 bedroom

$1,575

6%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,375

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$3,295

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

107%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

47%

Last year

30%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

No Change

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

Compare median rent prices in Molalla and Barberton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Molalla

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,174
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Molalla, OR is 27% lower than the median rent in Barberton, WA.

Discover rentals in Molalla, OR

Room-by-Room Rentals Available in Downtown Molalla. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.4

Very good

Room-by-Room Rentals Available in Downtown Molalla.

123 S Molalla Ave, Molalla, OR 97038

1 bed

1 bath

$550

1000 W Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Molalla

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Frequently asked questions for Molalla, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Molalla rental market.

How much is rent in Molalla?

The average rent in Molalla is $1,595 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Molalla?

Average rent prices in Molalla have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Molalla rent compare to the national average?

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

What salary do I need to afford rent in Molalla?

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

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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