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Average Rent in Eugene, OR & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Eugene, OR. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,541/mo
Lowest Available
$775/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
20
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Eugene, OR
18 listed units across 1 building offering 4 bed units in Eugene, OR dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $811/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Element Communities | Unit 44 | $3,550 | $2,035 | $1,515 |
| Element Communities | Unit 62 | $3,350 | $1,846 | $1,504 |
| Element Communities | Unit 32 | $3,450 | $1,950 | $1,500 |
| Element Communities | Unit 35 | $3,600 | $2,125 | $1,475 |
| Element Communities | Unit 63 | $3,170 | $1,964 | $1,206 |
| Element Communities | Unit 50 | $3,375 | $2,300 | $1,075 |
| Element Communities | Unit 29 | $2,750 | $1,800 | $950 |
| Element Communities | Unit 68 | $2,675 | $1,742 | $933 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Eugene, OR
Compare average rent across Eugene, OR neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene 97408 | $2,004 | ▲ $51 | $1,475 | 4 | 42 |
| Market District | $1,976 | ▲ $184 | $688 | 11 | 140 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Eugene, OR?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Eugene, OR is $2,541 per month across 2 apartment communities and 20 available units.
The most affordable option is Element Communities starting at $775/mo. By unit type, a 4-bedroom averages $2,541/mo.
Prices range from $775 to $3,600 per month. The most common price point is the $3,400 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Eugene, OR
Rent Prices by Apartment in Eugene, OR
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Element Communities | $775/mo | $2,817/mo | 17 | 4.4 |
| Chapter at Eugene Student Apartments | $930/mo | $976/mo | 3 | 4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Eugene, OR
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$102,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,541/mo.
Comfortable income
$122,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($775/mo), you need to earn at least $31,000/year.
Median household income in Eugene, OR is $63,836 , about 48% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Eugene, OR
Overall prices in Eugene, OR runs above the national average by about 4% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 103.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Eugene, OR's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,541 |
| Utilities | $439 |
| Groceries | $566 |
| Transportation | $1,046 |
| Healthcare | $510 |
| Other goods and services | $816 |
| Estimated total | $5,918/mo |
Population
177,520
Median household income
$63,836
Census median rent
$1,347/mo
Rent as % of income
34.0%
Median age
35.4
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Eugene, OR Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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