Rent in Jefferson County, OR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,229$14,748 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,213 (−1.3%)How much rent can you afford in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 | $939 | $11,268 | $37,560 | $18.06/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $945 | $11,340 | $37,800 | $18.17/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,229 | $14,748 | $49,160 | $23.63/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,709 | $20,508 | $68,360 | $32.87/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,867 | $22,404 | $74,680 | $35.90/hr |
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Rent in Jefferson County, OR: common questions
How much is rent going down in Jefferson County, OR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,213 for a two-bedroom, down 1.3% from $1,229. A one-bedroom goes from $945 to $927, a studio from $939 to $921.
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 Jefferson County, OR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $945 for a one-bedroom and $1,229 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,748 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 Jefferson County, OR?
To keep a $1,229 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.63 an hour, or $49,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $945 takes $18.17 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Jefferson County, OR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $939, one bedroom $945, two $1,229, three $1,709 and four $1,867 a month.
Is rent affordable in Jefferson County, OR?
For the typical household, earning $76,260 a year ($6,355 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,229 takes 19.3% 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: ($1,229 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.63 an hour.