Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Pendleton, OR

Median rent

Median rent in Pendleton

$1,100/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pendleton is $1,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pendleton

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pendleton rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $985, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Pendleton run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$875

3%

10%

1 bedroom

$895

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,197

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,300

1%

21%

4 bedroom

$1,800

14%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,197

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

1%

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$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,625
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pendleton, OR is 32% lower than the median rent in Benton City, WA.

Discover rentals in Pendleton, OR

Discover Your New Home in Downtown Pendleton! - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.8

Very good

Discover Your New Home in Downtown Pendleton!

438 Sw 5th St, Pendleton, OR 97801

2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,295

Apartment for rent

119 SE 9th Drive - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.4

Very good

119 SE 9th Drive

119 Se 9th Dr, Pendleton, OR 97801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

5th Street 5-Plex - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

5th Street 5-Plex

131 Se 5th St, Pendleton, OR 97801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

409 Ne 37th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pendleton

House for rent

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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 $1,100 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pendleton?

Average rent prices in Pendleton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Pendleton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pendleton is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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 $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Pendleton, Oregon rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $900 per month, while two-bedroom units cost around $1,200 monthly. One-bedroom rents have increased 6.0% from the previous year, making them the strongest-performing segment in the local market.

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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