Rent in Columbia County, OR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,922$23,064 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,878 (−2.3%)How much rent can you afford in Columbia 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 Columbia 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 | $1,570 | $18,840 | $62,800 | $30.19/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,677 | $20,124 | $67,080 | $32.25/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,922 | $23,064 | $76,880 | $36.96/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,619 | $31,428 | $104,760 | $50.37/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,109 | $37,308 | $124,360 | $59.79/hr |
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Living and working in Columbia County, OR
Rent in Columbia County, OR: common questions
How much is rent going down in Columbia County, OR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,878 for a two-bedroom, down 2.3% from $1,922. A one-bedroom goes from $1,677 to $1,633, a studio from $1,570 to $1,527.
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 Columbia County, OR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,677 for a one-bedroom and $1,922 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $23,064 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 Columbia County, OR?
To keep a $1,922 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $36.96 an hour, or $76,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,677 takes $32.25 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Columbia County, OR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,570, one bedroom $1,677, two $1,922, three $2,619 and four $3,109 a month.
Is rent affordable in Columbia County, OR?
For the typical household, earning $87,458 a year ($7,288 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,922 takes 26.4% 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: ($1,922 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $76,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $36.96 an hour.