University of Oregon Off-Campus Housing Cost by Eugene Area

University of Oregon off-campus housing costs about $600 to $1,000 a month for a bedroom in a shared student apartment, and about $1,300 to $1,850 for a one-bedroom near campus. The cheapest beds sit in the West University blocks off Alder and Kincaid Streets, where Capri's private rooms start at $599. Downtown and East Broadway run a little higher, and Springfield one-bedrooms still list around $1,300 to $1,350 on FMP in October 2026.

Key Takeaways

• $599 is the cheapest private room we found near UO, in a four-bedroom at one of Capri's Alder and Kincaid Street buildings, 0.6 miles from campus.
• Most per-bed student buildings within a mile of UO start between $599 and $949 a bed.
• A one-bedroom of your own near campus usually lists from about $1,330 to $1,850.
• Springfield isn't the bargain people assume (Gateway Village's one-bedroom is $1,345, 2.9 miles out).
• Whole four-bedroom rentals on the West University blocks run $3,000 or more, roughly $775 to $800 a person.
• UO's 2026-27 room and board for a double runs $13,177 to $23,579 for the academic year, depending on hall and meal plan.

University of Oregon Off-Campus Housing Cost at a Glance

Sharing is the biggest lever on what you pay near UO. FMP's page of off-campus housing near UO lists 74 places, and the student buildings there mostly price by the bedroom. Here's how the October 2026 listings break down by area:

• West University (Alder, Kincaid, E 13th): private rooms from $599 to about $1,000, 0.4 to 0.6 miles from campus.
• East of campus (Villard St, Franklin Blvd): beds from $799 to about $1,000, around 0.4 to 0.5 miles out.
• Downtown and East Broadway: beds from $625 to $949, and one-bedrooms from $1,330. Most are 0.7 to 1.1 miles away.
• North of the river (Coburg Road area): a private room from $719, studios from $899, 1.2 to 1.5 miles out.
• Springfield: whole one-bedrooms from about $1,300, roughly 2 to 3 miles from campus.

FMP's UO page puts shared rooms in the University District at $750 to $1,050 a month and solo apartments at $1,000 to $1,300. Near campus, most one-bedrooms we found list above that solo range.

West University: The Cheapest Beds Near UO

The West University blocks west of campus have the lowest per-bed prices near UO. Capri Eugene runs several older buildings here, including Aldersgate, Campus Court, Kincaid Quads and Woodside Manor. Private rooms in its four-bedroom units list at $599 to $675, and a 4x4 at Cornerstone Quads is $800. The office at 1863 Kincaid St is 0.6 miles from UO, and Capri scores 3.7 on FMP across 34 student reviews.

Want something newer? Chapter at Eugene at 760 East 13th Ave lists private rooms from $930 in a four-bedroom up to $1,475 in a two-bedroom, and studios from $1,820. It's 0.5 miles from campus, with a 4.3 FMP score from 13 reviews.

Renting a whole four-bedroom on these blocks costs more than you'd think. The Emery on Alder lists one at $3,093, and The Douglas on East 18th Alley is $3,116. Split four ways, that's about $775 to $780 each (utilities usually come on top).

East of Campus: Villard Street and Franklin Boulevard

East of campus, beds start just under $800 and you're a 12-minute walk from class. Yugo Eugene Skybox at 1425 Villard St lists four-bedroom plans from $799, three-bedrooms from $869 and a one-bedroom at $1,599. Rent goes down as the unit gets bigger, so those shared-unit prices are per bed. It's 0.4 miles from UO.

A few blocks along, Arena District Apartments on East 15th lists four-bedroom rooms from $905, and 2125 Franklin starts at $859. Both are about half a mile from UO, on the Matthew Knight Arena side of campus.

Downtown and East Broadway: More One-Bedrooms, Longer Walk

Downtown and East Broadway are where you'll find the most one-bedroom inventory, at about 0.7 to 1.1 miles from UO. The 515 at 515 E Broadway lists four-bedroom plans from $884, three-bedrooms from $1,069 and one-bedrooms from $1,374. Its shared-unit prices fall as bedrooms rise, so they're per bed. Across the street, Union on Broadway at 480 E Broadway lists private rooms in a four-bedroom from $949 and one-bedrooms from $1,330 to $1,850.

The Hayward Student Living on Willamette Street lists rooms from $625, but read the map first. It's 1.1 miles from UO and 0.3 from Bushnell University, so it's really a Bushnell building. Portal Eugene and Heartwood, two newer downtown buildings, start their one-bedrooms at $1,490 and $1,449.

North of the River and Springfield: What the Commute Buys You

Crossing the Willamette doesn't save as much as people expect. Ducks Village at 3225 Kinsrow Ave lists private rooms in a four-bedroom from $719 and a whole one-bedroom at $1,695. It's 1.2 miles from UO, about a 32-minute walk, with a 4.4 FMP score from 10 reviews. The Woodlands Apartments on Coburg Road has studios from $899 and one-bedrooms from $1,175, 1.5 miles out.

Springfield is the surprise. FMP's UO page says Springfield has more apartment inventory at lower prices, and the area overall may. But the Springfield complexes linked to UO on FMP list one-bedrooms from $1,303 (Pacific Village), $1,345 (Gateway Village) and $1,350 (Centennial), about 2 to 3 miles from campus. That's roughly what Union on Broadway charges at 0.7 miles. My take: only move to Springfield if you've found a specific deal, not on the assumption that it's cheaper.

University of Oregon Off-Campus Housing Cost vs. Living in the Dorms

A shared off-campus bed near UO usually costs less per month than a dorm, but the lease typically runs 12 months instead of nine. UO's 2026-27 room and board rates put a double between $13,177 and $23,579 for the academic year, depending on the hall and meal plan. A standard double with a bathroom in halls like Kalapuya Ilihi or Unthank is $19,772 on one common meal plan.

Compare that with a $799 bed at Skybox. Twelve months comes to $9,588 before utilities and food, and you'd still be paying in July. If you'll be in Eugene for the summer anyway, off campus wins on price. If you go home in June, sublet or budget for it. Our Eugene off-campus housing guide for UO students covers heating, mold and the other costs that don't show up in rent.

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Oregon Off-Campus Housing Cost

How much does off-campus housing near the University of Oregon cost?

$600 to $1,000 a month gets you a bedroom in a shared student apartment near UO, and a one-bedroom of your own usually lists from about $1,330 to $1,850. Add utilities and any monthly fees, since most Eugene listings on FMP haven't posted them yet.

What's the cheapest off-campus housing near UO?

Capri's West University buildings, with private rooms in four-bedroom units from $599. The Hayward on Willamette Street lists $625, but it's 1.1 miles from UO and closer to Bushnell.

Is Springfield cheaper than Eugene for UO students?

Not by much, based on FMP's listings. Springfield one-bedrooms linked to UO start around $1,303 to $1,350, about the same as the cheapest one-bedrooms on East Broadway, and they add a 2- to 3-mile commute.

Are UO student apartments priced per person?

Most of the big student buildings are, even when a listing says "Whole Unit." If a four-bedroom costs less than a one-bedroom in the same building, the price is per bed. Skybox, The 515 and Chapter all follow that pattern.

Is it cheaper to rent a whole place with friends near UO?

Sometimes. A whole four-bedroom in West University lists around $3,100, or about $775 each, which beats most purpose-built beds. You'll usually pay utilities separately, though, and you need four people on the lease.