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Highest Rent - Oregon

1 Damascus $2,554
2 Bethany $2,227
3 Lake Oswego $2,031
4 Happy Valley $2,025
5 West Linn $2,006
6 Oatfield $1,974
7 Sherwood $1,967
8 Hillsboro $1,896
9 Aloha $1,839
10 Wilsonville $1,839
11 Oak Hills $1,833
12 West Haven-Sylvan $1,830
13 Garden Home-Whitford $1,803
14 Bull Mountain $1,802
15 Cedar Mill $1,780
16 Bend $1,767
17 Marlene Village $1,758
18 Tigard $1,732
19 Tualatin $1,729
20 Beaverton $1,727
21 Gladstone $1,716
22 Scappoose $1,699
23 Oak Grove $1,694
24 King City $1,689
25 Deschutes River Woods $1,645
26 Sandy $1,640
27 Veneta $1,624
28 Rockcreek $1,614
29 West Slope $1,612
30 Oregon City $1,606
31 Jennings Lodge $1,604
32 Portland $1,596
33 Independence $1,585
34 Troutdale $1,582
35 Santa Clara $1,571
36 Newberg $1,562
37 Fairview $1,530
38 Creswell $1,530
39 Raleigh Hills $1,522
40 Gresham $1,508
41 Milwaukie $1,499
42 Molalla $1,496
43 Cedar Hills $1,482
44 Redmond $1,479
45 Silverton $1,479
46 Cornelius $1,475
47 Hood River $1,446
48 Canby $1,442
49 Talent $1,441
50 Mount Hood Villages $1,425
51 Philomath $1,415
52 River Road $1,398
53 Forest Grove $1,393
54 Keizer $1,375
55 Woodburn $1,373
56 Eagle Point $1,371
57 Ashland $1,367
58 Hayesville $1,353
59 Eugene $1,347
60 Corvallis $1,342
61 Lincoln City $1,326
62 Salem $1,323
63 Medford $1,321
64 Albany $1,311
65 Brookings $1,303
66 Four Corners $1,298
67 McMinnville $1,290
68 Warrenton $1,283
69 Lebanon $1,274
70 St. Helens $1,269
71 Central Point $1,268
72 Prineville $1,245
73 Springfield $1,201
74 Dallas $1,184
75 Florence $1,172
76 Grants Pass $1,160
77 Newport $1,153
78 Sutherlin $1,149
79 Monmouth $1,137
80 Astoria $1,135
81 Sweet Home $1,135
82 Green $1,131
83 White City $1,128
84 Stayton $1,114
85 Sheridan $1,109
86 Tillamook $1,098
87 Umatilla $1,076
88 Winston $1,050
89 North Bend $1,036
90 Cottage Grove $1,031
91 Roseburg $1,015
92 Hermiston $1,009
93 Altamont $998
94 Junction City $990
95 Coos Bay $986
96 Seaside $981
97 La Grande $970
98 Klamath Falls $962
99 The Dalles $956
100 Madras $942

Cities with the highest rents in Oregon reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Damascus leads with a median rent of $2,554 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Renters in Damascus pay $2,554/month - that's $30,648 per year on housing alone.
  • 2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income - in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
  • 3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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