Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Pendleton, OR

Median rent

Median rent in Pendleton

$1,097/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pendleton is $1,097 per month as of July 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $832 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pendleton

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pendleton rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $925, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Pendleton run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$902

1%

5%

1 bedroom

$895

7%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,150

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,400

5%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,900

12%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$902

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

6%

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$1,097
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pendleton, OR is 45% lower than the median rent in Benton City, WA.

Discover rentals in Pendleton, OR

720 SW 5th Street - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.4

Very good

720 SW 5th Street

720 Sw 5th St, Pendleton, OR 97801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Vincent Park Triplex - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Vincent Park Triplex

723 Nw 5th St, Pendleton, OR 97801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

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

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Discover Your New Home in Downtown Pendleton!

438 Sw 5th St, Pendleton, OR 97801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095–$1,295

Apartment for rent

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

2d 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

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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 $1,097 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pendleton?

Average rent prices in Pendleton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Pendleton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pendleton is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $832 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Pendleton average around $900/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,180/month.

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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