Oregon Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
West region · 31 HUD FMR areas
In FY2026, Oregon has 31 HUD Fair Market Rent areas with a median 2-bedroom FMR of $1,346/month. Across the state, the 2-bedroom FMR ranges from $1,008 (Harney County, OR) to $1,922 (Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA). That median is $371 above the national median FMR of $975, ranking Oregon #15 of 51 states (1 = most expensive). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median.
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Oregon median FMR by bedroom size
| Unit size | Median FMR (per month) |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $940 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,026 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,346 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,768 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,103 |
These are medians across the state's areas; an individual metro can be much higher or lower. The population-weighted average 2-bedroom FMR (weighting each area by its population) is $1,716.
Every FMR area in Oregon
| FMR area | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,570 | $1,677 | $1,922 | $2,619 | $3,109 |
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Detailed pages: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Oregon for FY2026?
Oregon has 31 HUD Fair Market Rent areas. The median 2-bedroom FMR across them is $1,346 per month, ranging from $1,008 (Harney County, OR) to $1,922 (Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA). HUD sets FMRs by metro/county, not statewide, so use the area closest to where you live. Verify at huduser.gov.
Which Oregon area has the highest and lowest FMR?
In FY2026 the highest 2-bedroom FMR in Oregon is $1,922 in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, and the lowest is $1,008 in Harney County, OR. Rents are highest in the largest metros and lowest in rural counties.
Is Oregon expensive for renters compared with other states?
Oregon's median 2-bedroom FMR of $1,346 is $371 above the national median FMR of $975 (+38%). It ranks #15 of 51 states and DC by median 2-bedroom FMR (1 = most expensive).
How does FMR relate to Section 8 vouchers in Oregon?
Public housing agencies in Oregon set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards at roughly 90–110% of the local FMR. Your subsidy covers the gap between that standard and about 30% of your adjusted income. Contact the PHA for your county for exact figures.
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Source & accuracy
FY2026 Fair Market Rents, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development — HUD USER (public domain). State medians and ranges are computed over HUD's area-level FMRs (see methodology). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median; verify on huduser.gov.
Last updated: 2026-06-20