Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Pendleton, OR

Median rent

Median rent in Pendleton

$1,185/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pendleton is $1,185 per month as of September 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $715 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pendleton

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pendleton rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Pendleton, OR

Average rent prices in Pendleton have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 Pendleton, OR

Rent prices in Pendleton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pendleton is $1,075, whereas a house costs $1,547. 1-bedroom apartments in Pendleton run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

1 bedroom

$895

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$1,150

5%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,650

2%

16%

4 bedroom

$1,650

7%

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Pendleton and Benton City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Pendleton

Median rent price$1,185
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pendleton, OR is 34% lower than the median rent in Benton City, WA.

Discover rentals in Pendleton, OR

516 Nw Bailey Ave #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pendleton

3 beds

1 bath

$1,250

2903 Ne Riverside Ave #15 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pendleton

4 beds

2 baths

$1,355

724 SE 3rd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

724 SE 3rd St

724 Se 3rd St, Pendleton, OR 97801

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

323 Sw 16th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pendleton

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Frequently asked questions for Pendleton, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Pendleton rental market.

How much is rent in Pendleton?

The average rent in Pendleton is $1,185 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pendleton?

Average rent prices in Pendleton have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Pendleton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pendleton is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $715 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pendleton?

To comfortably afford rent in Pendleton, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

August offers the best rental deals in Pendleton, with rents running 11.9% lower than the October peak season. This seasonal swing means late summer apartment hunting can save you money compared to fall pricing.

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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