Rent in Union County, OR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,222$14,664 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,114 (−8.8%)How much rent can you afford in Union 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 Union 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 | $843 | $10,116 | $33,720 | $16.21/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $980 | $11,760 | $39,200 | $18.85/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,222 | $14,664 | $48,880 | $23.50/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,700 | $20,400 | $68,000 | $32.69/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,050 | $24,600 | $82,000 | $39.42/hr |
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Living and working in Union County, OR
Rent in Union County, OR: common questions
How much is rent going down in Union County, OR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,114 for a two-bedroom, down 8.8% from $1,222. A one-bedroom goes from $980 to $916, a studio from $843 to $776.
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 Union County, OR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $980 for a one-bedroom and $1,222 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,664 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 Union County, OR?
To keep a $1,222 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.50 an hour, or $48,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $980 takes $18.85 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Union County, OR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $843, one bedroom $980, two $1,222, three $1,700 and four $2,050 a month.
Is rent affordable in Union County, OR?
For the typical household, earning $65,661 a year ($5,472 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,222 takes 22.3% 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: ($1,222 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $48,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.50 an hour.