Rent in Clatsop County, OR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,457$17,484 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,318 (−9.5%)How much rent can you afford in Clatsop County, OR?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Clatsop County, OR by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,060 | $12,720 | $42,400 | $20.38/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $13,320 | $44,400 | $21.35/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,457 | $17,484 | $58,280 | $28.02/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,995 | $23,940 | $79,800 | $38.37/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,444 | $29,328 | $97,760 | $47.00/hr |
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Rent in Clatsop County, OR: common questions
How much is rent going down in Clatsop County, OR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,318 for a two-bedroom, down 9.5% from $1,457. A one-bedroom goes from $1,110 to $1,008, a studio from $1,060 to $969.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Clatsop County, OR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,110 for a one-bedroom and $1,457 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,484 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Clatsop County, OR?
To keep a $1,457 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $28.02 an hour, or $58,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,110 takes $21.35 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Clatsop County, OR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,060, one bedroom $1,110, two $1,457, three $1,995 and four $2,444 a month.
Is rent affordable in Clatsop County, OR?
For the typical household, earning $71,822 a year ($5,985 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,457 takes 24.3% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,457 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $58,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $28.02 an hour.