County FMR · HUD FY2026
Lane County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Lane County, OR - 34% above the US average.
- $1,286
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,688
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +12.8%
- YoY change
- +34%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Lane is the 8th most expensive of 36 counties in Oregon by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #314 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 12.8% since FY 2025, a sharp move relative to most counties.
- #314
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #8
- most expensive of 36 in Oregon (2BR)
- +13%
- vs the state average
- $51,440
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (11.4%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (44.8%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Lane County, OR. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Lane County, Oregon at $1,286 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,688/mo and a studio is $1,223/mo. This is 34% higher than the national average of $959 and 13% above the Oregon average of $1,143.
Rent increased12.8% from FY 2025 ($1,140), outpacing inflation. A household needs about $51,440/year to stay under the 30% rent-to-income line.
Observed renter burden: 50.8% of the 64,786 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.
Market slack: The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 2.9%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 5.3% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Oregon. Population: 382,218. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+3.7%, Census ACS). That's in line with Oregon's statewide growth of +3.8% over the same period.
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Area LANE·COUNTY·OR·OR
Lane County, OR: $1,286/mo 1BR · #314 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA OR
- 1BR-FMR $1,286
- 2BR-FMR $1,688
- RANK-UPPER #314
- YOY-SURGE +12.8%
- VSUS-HIGH +34%
- VS-ST-HIGH +13% OR
- INC-MID 22%
- POP-MAJOR 382K
- PHOTO-NEAR Multnomah County
- VOUCH-90-110 $1,157–$1,415
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Multnomah ($391 1BR gap)
Read with: Understanding rent burden
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,060 | $1,223 | +$163 (+15.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,140 | $1,286 | +$146 (+12.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,495 | $1,688 | +$193 (+12.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,095 | $2,348 | +$253 (+12.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,510 | $2,832 | +$322 (+12.8%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Lane County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Where Lane sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,688 Top 10% higher than 90% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Lane compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Oregon counties
- Multnomah
Multnomah County
$1,677 1BR FMR / mo
- Washington
Washington County
$1,677 1BR FMR / mo
- Clackamas
Clackamas County
$1,677 1BR FMR / mo
- Deschutes
Deschutes County
$1,371 1BR FMR / mo
- Lane
Lane County
$1,286 1BR FMR / mo
- Jackson
Jackson County
$1,229 1BR FMR / mo
- Marion
Marion County
$1,201 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Lane is highlighted. Nearby Oregon counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Multnomah County ($1,677), Washington County ($1,677), Clackamas County ($1,677), Deschutes County ($1,371), Lane County (this county) ($1,286), Jackson County ($1,229), Marion County ($1,201).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
Against a high local FMR of $1,286/mo, which of 15 common occupations still clear the 30% line using Oregon BLS wages?
| Occupation | OR Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $135,260 | 11.4% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $123,990 | 12.4% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $98,580 | 15.7% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $97,320 | 15.9% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $88,140 | 17.5% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $81,130 | 19% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $75,800 | 20.4% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $63,970 | 24.1% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $61,180 | 25.2% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $51,210 | 30.1% | Stretched |
| Customer Service Representatives | $46,280 | 33.3% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $37,550 | 41.1% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $36,540 | 42.2% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $36,140 | 42.7% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $34,430 | 44.8% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Lane County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Lane (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 44.0% overall, from $893 to $1,286. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +12.8% in FY 2026, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑12.8% | $1,223 | $1,286 | $1,688 |
| FY 2025 ↑7.2% | $1,060 | $1,140 | $1,495 |
| FY 2024 ↑3.7% | $953 | $1,063 | $1,397 |
| FY 2023 ↑7.0% | $902 | $1,025 | $1,349 |
| FY 2022 ↑4.5% | $833 | $958 | $1,254 |
| FY 2021 ↑2.7% | $792 | $917 | $1,201 |
| FY 2020 | $773 | $893 | $1,176 |
Part of the Eugene-Springfield, OR Metro Area
Lane County is a central county of the Eugene-Springfield, OR metropolitan statistical area.
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Lane County, both outside Oregon so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.
Similar 2-bedroom FMR
Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside OR (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside OR).
Nearby Counties in Oregon
Largest counties by population in Oregon
Showing the 8 largest of 35 other counties in Oregon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Lane County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Lane County is $1,286 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,688 and a studio is $1,223.
How does Lane County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lane County is 34% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $1,286 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Lane County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Lane County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,688 ranks #314 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the highest-rent tenth of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Lane County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $51,440 ($4,287/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Lane County.
Is rent going up or down in Lane County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Lane County increased by 12.8% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $1,140 to $1,286.
Which jobs can afford rent in Lane County?
Based on Oregon BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, Registered Nurses, General and Operations Managers can afford a 1-bedroom at $1,286/mo. 9 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Lane County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Lane County went from $893 in FY 2020 to $1,286 in FY 2026, a total change of +44.0% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Lane County?
In Lane County, the FY 2026 FMR of $1,286/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Lane County?
For Lane County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($1,286/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Lane County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 2.9%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
What is the unemployment rate in Lane County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 5.3% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Lane's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a single market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,286 implies about $51,440/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Oregon counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Multnomah
- See where Lane ranks nationally on rent. National rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This site is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.