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Housing in Deschutes County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Deschutes County averages $1,787/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Oregon median of $1,525 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 33% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Deschutes County FMR Area are $1,482 for a studio, $1,492 for 1‑bedroom, $1,942 for 2‑bedroom, $2,701 for 3‑bedroom, and $3,258 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $155 increase for a 2-bedroom in Deschutes County shows a 9% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Deschutes County was 4.1% in 2024, compared to Oregon at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
