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Junction City, OR

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The tranquility of the countryside, midway between Oregon’s two biggest college towns

Rural Suburb Agriculture Nature Outdoors

Fifteen miles north of Eugene, the community of Junction City is a slice of pure small-town Americana. Highway 99 passes through the city, forming the main commercial corridor—coffeehouses, specialty shops, and restaurants line the road, forming a walkable Downtown district full of popular hangouts. The local rental market features options for every lifestyle, largely made up of suburban houses and low-rise apartments.

The land surrounding the city is primarily composed of farmland, with Willamette and Siuslaw National Forests to the east and west. The annual Scandinavian Festival is the year’s most anticipated community event, attracting folks from all around the region every August. College sports fans will appreciate Junction City’s position on the main road between Eugene and Corvallis, the state’s two biggest university communities.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Junction City, OR is $945 for one bedroom, $997 for two bedrooms, and $1,526 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Junction City has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$945/month
536 Sq Ft
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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

59

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Laurel Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

501 Students

5
out of 10

Territorial Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

134 Students

5
out of 10

Oaklea Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

490 Students

2
out of 10

Oaklea Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

490 Students

2
out of 10

Junction City High School

Public

Grades 9-12

539 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Washburne State Wayside
  • Orchard Point Park
  • Richardson Park
  • Echo Hollow Pool
  • Green Island

Airports

  • Mahlon Sweet Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.