Rent in Wheeler County, OR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,010$12,120 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,014 (+0.4%)How much rent can you afford in Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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 | $703 | $8,436 | $28,120 | $13.52/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $770 | $9,240 | $30,800 | $14.81/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,010 | $12,120 | $40,400 | $19.42/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,405 | $16,860 | $56,200 | $27.02/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,694 | $20,328 | $67,760 | $32.58/hr |
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Rent in Wheeler County, OR: common questions
How much is rent going up in Wheeler 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, up 0.4% from $1,010. A one-bedroom goes from $770 to $775, a studio from $703 to $719.
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 Wheeler County, OR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $770 for a one-bedroom and $1,010 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,120 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 Wheeler County, OR?
To keep a $1,010 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.42 an hour, or $40,400 a year. A one-bedroom at $770 takes $14.81 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Wheeler County, OR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $703, one bedroom $770, two $1,010, three $1,405 and four $1,694 a month.
Is rent affordable in Wheeler County, OR?
For the typical household, earning $55,284 a year ($4,607 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,010 takes 21.9% 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: ($1,010 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,400. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.42 an hour.