Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Pendleton, OR

Median rent

Median rent in Pendleton

$1,250/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pendleton is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pendleton

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pendleton rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 14% 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 $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,377. 1-bedroom apartments in Pendleton run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,197.

Listings

Studio

$860

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$895

3%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,200

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,550

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,200

2%

33%

Studio

Average rent

$860

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

33%

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$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pendleton, OR is 37% lower than the median rent in Benton City, WA.

Discover rentals in Pendleton, OR

610 Sw Goodwin Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pendleton

2BR/1.0BA

610 Sw Goodwin Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2615 Ne Lindell Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pendleton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
800 Sw 1st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pendleton

800 SW 1st

800 Sw 1st St, Pendleton, OR 97801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
519 519 Northgate - A1 #A1 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pendleton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,250 per month as of October 24, 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 14% since last year.

How does Pendleton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pendleton is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $50,000/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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