Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Malheur County vs Oregon

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

$942
Malheur County (1BR)
$1,143
Oregon (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
Malheur County
$942/mo 1BR
Population: 31,538
State
Oregon
$1,143/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Malheur County is 18% cheaper than Oregon at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($942 vs $1,143). 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 Malheur County Oregon Difference
Studio $772 $1,051 −$279 (-27%)
1 Bedroom $942 $1,143 −$201 (-18%)
2 Bedroom $1,081 $1,425 −$344 (-24%)
3 Bedroom $1,503 $1,963 −$460 (-23%)
4 Bedroom $1,813 $2,318 −$505 (-22%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Malheur County is 2% below the US average. Oregon is 19% above.

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