Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
St. Helens, OR

Median rent

Median rent in Saint Helens

$1,500/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Saint Helens is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Saint Helens

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Saint Helens rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in St. Helens, OR

Average rent prices in Saint Helens have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 St. Helens, OR

Rent prices in Saint Helens vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Saint Helens is $1,399, whereas a house costs $2,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Saint Helens run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.

Listings

Studio

$1,185

9%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,399

No Change

18%

2 bedroom

$1,525

19%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,495

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$2,925

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,185

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,925

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in St. Helens, 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 Saint Helens, OR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Saint Helens and Barberton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Saint Helens

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,099
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Saint Helens, OR is 29% lower than the median rent in Barberton, WA.

Discover rentals in St. Helens, OR

2250 Gable Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Saint Helens

2 beds

1 bath

$1,386

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.
2250 Gable Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Saint Helens

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

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.
58606 Kavanaugh St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Saint Helens

3 beds

1 bath

$2,150

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 St. Helens, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Saint Helens rental market.

How much is rent in Saint Helens?

The average rent in Saint Helens is $1,500 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Saint Helens?

Average rent prices in Saint Helens have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Saint Helens rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Saint Helens is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Saint Helens?

To comfortably afford rent in Saint Helens, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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