Avery Trace
4020 Highway 365,
Port Arthur, TX 77642
1-3 Beds | $922 - $1,370
Rental Market Trends in Port Arthur, TX
What is the average rent in Port Arthur, TX?
$1,157/month
Average Rent
696 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+7.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of May 2025, the average rent in Port Arthur, TX is $1,157 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Port Arthur more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Port Arthur, you can expect to pay about $756 per month for a studio, $1,157 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,314 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,486 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Port Arthur, TX?
In the past year, rent has increased by 7.6%, which averages out to $88 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Port Arthur?
Based on current rent prices, Port Arthur/Groves is the most affordable neighborhood in Port Arthur.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Port Arthur?
Based on current rent prices, Port Arthur/Groves is the most expensive neighborhood in Port Arthur.
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Which Port Arthur neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Port Arthur with the most apartments available is Port Arthur/Groves .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Port Arthur, TX?
Because the average rent in Port Arthur is $1,157, you’ll want to make about $3,856 per month or $46,272 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Port Arthur, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Port Arthur, TX to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$756/month
$756/month
One Bedroom
$1,108/month
$1,108/month
Two Bedroom
$1,242/month
$1,242/month
Three Bedroom
$1,472/month
$1,472/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.