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Stayton, OR

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A vintage lumber town just minutes from the state capital

Suburb Commuter Agriculture Industrial River Scenic Nature Outdoors Mountains

Located about ten miles southeast of Salem, Stayton is a small city on the banks of the Santiam River. Established as a mill town to capitalize on the region’s lumber industry, Stayton’s economy remains tied to agriculture and light manufacturing to this day. The city maintains a cozy small-town atmosphere, perhaps best exemplified by the iconic Jordan Covered Bridge at Pioneer Park.

The vibrant downtown district is a picturesque slice of classic Americana, with its historic storefronts housing longtime hangouts like Rumours Restaurant & Lounge, Star Cinema, and the hip bistro Moxieberry. Living in Stayton also puts you just minutes away from the Cascade Mountains, allowing you to explore Oregon’s vast unspoiled wilderness anytime.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Stayton, OR is $791 for one bedroom, $921 for two bedrooms, and $1,529 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stayton has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$791/month
706 Sq Ft
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Transportation

50

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.

50

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

Stayton Middle School

Public

Grades 4-8

450 Students

3
out of 10

Stayton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-3

322 Students

3
out of 10

Stayton Middle School

Public

Grades 4-8

450 Students

3
out of 10

Stayton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

697 Students

6
out of 10

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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.