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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Eugene

Eugene has 50 income-based rental properties offering 2,553 units across the city. With a median rent of $1,402 per month (Census ACS 5-Year) and 52 percent of residents renting, affordable housing plays a meaningful role here. This guide covers what is available, property conditions, and key details to help you find the right fit.

50
Properties
2,553
Total units
82/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,402/mo

Affordability in Eugene, OR

Eugene's median asking rent is $1,402 per month and the median household income is $66,562 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). With 52% of households renting, demand for affordable options is high, making income-restricted housing an important resource for many residents.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
320 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Eugene Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 320 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 81 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Eugene

The area around assisted properties in Eugene scores well for walkability and stands out for cycling, according to Walk Score.

  • Walk Score: 81 - Very Walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
  • Transit Score: 40 - Some Transit. A few nearby transit options are available.
  • Bike Score: 100. Eugene is a world-class destination for cycling.

Scores reflect the area around Eugene's assisted properties, per Walk Score.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
54 schools · 5 districts

Schools

Eugene is served by 54 public schools across 5 districts, including 30 elementary, 10 middle, and 14 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality varies by school and district, so renters should look up the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$66,562 median income

Cost of Living in Eugene, OR

The median household income in Eugene is $66,562 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The citywide median rent is $1,402 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data, which can place market-rate housing out of reach for lower-income renters.

The 19 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Eugene offer 969 income-restricted units across the city, providing rent that is capped as a share of your income rather than tied to market rates.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 19 assisted properties in Eugene were mapped for flood risk. None fall in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property flood data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 82/100(17 of 50 scored)
90+ (6)70–89 (6)60–69 (3)<60 (2)No score (33)

50 properties on the map

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Your rights & resources

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About Affordable Housing in Eugene, OR

Eugene is a majority-renter city, with 52% of households renting according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median household income is $66,562 and the citywide median rent is $1,402 per month, which helps illustrate the gap that income-restricted housing is designed to address.

Lease Lantern tracks 19 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties in Eugene, covering 969 units across the city. Of the 17 properties with inspection scores on record, 6 rated excellent and 6 rated good, while 3 rated fair and 2 rated poor.

None of the 19 mapped properties fall in a high-risk flood zone, according to available flood data.

Getting Around Eugene

Eugene earns a bike score of 100 and a Walk Score of 81 ("Very Walkable") according to Walk Score, making it one of the more accessible mid-size cities in the Pacific Northwest for car-free renters. Transit is more limited, with a transit score of 40 ("Some Transit").

Safety

The Eugene Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 320 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Schools

Eugene is served by 5 school districts with 54 public schools in total -- 30 elementary, 10 middle, and 14 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

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Eligibility & how to apply

Oregon income limits (2026)Oregon public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Oregon

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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