Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Deschutes County vs Multnomah County

How do Deschutes County and Multnomah County rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$1,371
Deschutes County (1BR)
$1,677
Multnomah County (1BR)
−18%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Deschutes County
$1,371/mo 1BR
Population: 199,352
County
Multnomah County
$1,677/mo 1BR
Population: 808,098

A 1-bedroom in Deschutes County is 18% cheaper than Multnomah County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,371 vs $1,677). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Deschutes County Multnomah County Difference
Studio $1,362 $1,570 −$208 (-13%)
1 Bedroom $1,371 $1,677 −$306 (-18%)
2 Bedroom $1,784 $1,922 −$138 (-7%)
3 Bedroom $2,481 $2,619 −$138 (-5%)
4 Bedroom $2,993 $3,109 −$116 (-4%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Deschutes County is 43% above the US average. Multnomah County is 75% above.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).