The name might be an accurate description of this neighborhood’s constituents, but Friendly was actually named after a former mayor of Eugene, Sam Friendly, who earned renown in the 19th century by securing a location for the University of Oregon. His namesake neighborhood, like much of Eugene, is quiet and largely residential, with a handful of rental opportunities among the many homes. So if you’re looking to grab a bite or a drink, head east to Willamette Street, where you’ll find a row of local eats — such as Off the Waffle, Tasty Thai Kitchen, and Turtles & the Loft — and retail stops.
If you're not sure how much an apartment will cost, the table below shows the average price by size.
Welcome to the September 2022 Eugene Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the September 2022 key findings and figures for the Eugene rental landscape.
Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Eugene and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Eugene average rent prices in the chart below.
Eugene rent prices decreased over the last month. From August to September, the city experienced a -0.19% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Eugene one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,042.0.
When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from August to September, Eugene experienced a -3.72% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Eugene two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,372.0.
Rent prices have decreased in Eugene over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 1 of the Eugene suburb increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.
More key findings include:
Rent increased in Springfield, OR .
Rents did not decrease in any of the Eugene suburbs.
1 suburb is currently priced lower than the city of Eugene.
Rent growth in Eugene over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Eugene average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.
The price for a Eugene one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.
You can view the full rundown of Rentable's September 2022 National Apartment Report and data set here.
For more information about Eugene and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.
| 1 BR September | 1 BR M/M % Change | 2 BR September | 2 BR M/M % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | $1,044.0 | -3.15% | $1,425.0 | -1.93% |
| Springfield, OR | $894.0 | 2.41% | $1,225.0 | 0.99% |
Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.