Rent in Deschutes County, OR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,784$21,408 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,893 (+6.1%)How much rent can you afford in Deschutes 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 Deschutes 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 | $1,362 | $16,344 | $54,480 | $26.19/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,371 | $16,452 | $54,840 | $26.37/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,784 | $21,408 | $71,360 | $34.31/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,481 | $29,772 | $99,240 | $47.71/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,993 | $35,916 | $119,720 | $57.56/hr |
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Rent in Deschutes County, OR: common questions
How much is rent going up in Deschutes County, OR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,893 for a two-bedroom, up 6.1% from $1,784. A one-bedroom goes from $1,371 to $1,447, a studio from $1,362 to $1,438.
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 Deschutes County, OR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,371 for a one-bedroom and $1,784 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $21,408 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 Deschutes County, OR?
To keep a $1,784 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $34.31 an hour, or $71,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,371 takes $26.37 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Deschutes County, OR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,362, one bedroom $1,371, two $1,784, three $2,481 and four $2,993 a month.
Is rent affordable in Deschutes County, OR?
For the typical household, earning $92,758 a year ($7,730 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,784 takes 23.1% 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: ($1,784 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $71,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $34.31 an hour.