Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Prineville, OR

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Prineville, OR rent slipped 14.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,390/month. Renters today are paying $235 less per month on average than last year, despite a 5.5% increase month over month in October 2026.

  • Prineville sits 26.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Oregon.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Prineville run around $550/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,567/month, 2-bedrooms $1,395/month, 3-bedrooms $1,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,444/month. These figures show the range renters face by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Prineville

$1,390/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Prineville is $1,390 per month as of October 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $510 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Prineville

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Prineville rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Prineville, OR

Average rent prices in Prineville have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased 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 Prineville, OR

Rent prices in Prineville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Prineville is $1,212, whereas a house costs $1,797. 1-bedroom apartments in Prineville run $1,545 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$550

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,567

5%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,395

3%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,995

3%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,443

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$550

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,567

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,443

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

Compare median rent prices in Prineville and Bend by all bedroom counts and property types.

Prineville

Median rent price$1,390
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,295
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Prineville, OR is 39% lower than the median rent in Bend, OR.

Discover rentals in Prineville, OR

14900 Se Juniper Canyon Rd #E4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Prineville

Studio

0 baths

$425

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
14900 Se Juniper Canyon Rd #E3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Prineville

Studio

0 baths

$425

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
14900 Se Juniper Canyon Rd #E1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Prineville

Studio

0 baths

$425

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
12333 Ne Ochoco Hwy #K - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Prineville

Studio

0 baths

$450

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Prineville, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Prineville rental market.

How much is rent in Prineville?

The average rent in Prineville is $1,390 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Prineville?

Average rent prices in Prineville have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Prineville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Prineville is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $510 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Prineville?

To comfortably afford rent in Prineville, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the lowest rents in Prineville, with approximately 12% savings compared to October's peak pricing. This seasonal variation creates clear timing opportunities for renters throughout the year.

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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