Rent in Polk County, OR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,560$18,720 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,692 (+8.5%)How much rent can you afford in Polk 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 Polk 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 | $1,181 | $14,172 | $47,240 | $22.71/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,201 | $14,412 | $48,040 | $23.10/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,560 | $18,720 | $62,400 | $30.00/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,159 | $25,908 | $86,360 | $41.52/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,338 | $28,056 | $93,520 | $44.96/hr |
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Living and working in Polk County, OR
Rent in Polk County, OR: common questions
How much is rent going up in Polk County, OR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,692 for a two-bedroom, up 8.5% from $1,560. A one-bedroom goes from $1,201 to $1,294, a studio from $1,181 to $1,285.
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 Polk County, OR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,201 for a one-bedroom and $1,560 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,720 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 Polk County, OR?
To keep a $1,560 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $30.00 an hour, or $62,400 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,201 takes $23.10 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Polk County, OR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,181, one bedroom $1,201, two $1,560, three $2,159 and four $2,338 a month.
Is rent affordable in Polk County, OR?
For the typical household, earning $85,118 a year ($7,093 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,560 takes 22% 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: ($1,560 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $62,400. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $30.00 an hour.