Renters in parts of Oregon got a break last month, according to new figures for average monthly rents.
According to the website Rentcafe.com, the average September rent in 13 Oregon cities it tracked declined from August rates while rents rose in six other cities.
Average monthly rents in those markets ranged from $1,051 in Salem to $1,662 in Lake Oswego. Some of the areas with the priciest apartments also saw a decline, including Lake O, while some of the cheaper markets, including Springfield,…