Rent in Malheur County, OR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,081$12,972 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,014 (−6.2%)How much rent can you afford in Malheur 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 Malheur 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 | $772 | $9,264 | $30,880 | $14.85/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $942 | $11,304 | $37,680 | $18.12/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,081 | $12,972 | $43,240 | $20.79/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,503 | $18,036 | $60,120 | $28.90/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,813 | $21,756 | $72,520 | $34.87/hr |
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Rent in Malheur County, OR: common questions
How much is rent going down in Malheur County, OR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,014 for a two-bedroom, down 6.2% from $1,081. A one-bedroom goes from $942 to $931, a studio from $772 to $711.
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 Malheur County, OR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $942 for a one-bedroom and $1,081 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,972 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 Malheur County, OR?
To keep a $1,081 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.79 an hour, or $43,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $942 takes $18.12 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Malheur County, OR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $772, one bedroom $942, two $1,081, three $1,503 and four $1,813 a month.
Is rent affordable in Malheur County, OR?
For the typical household, earning $54,519 a year ($4,543 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,081 takes 23.8% 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: ($1,081 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.79 an hour.