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Rental Market Trends in Port Arthur, TX

What is the average rent in Port Arthur, TX?

$1,126/month

Average Rent

699 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-6.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Port Arthur, TX is $1,126 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $785 per month for a studio, $1,126 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,360 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,563 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$785/month
501 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,126/month
699 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,360/month
973 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,563/month
1,200 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,291/month
801 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,125/month
1,293 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,933/month
1,924 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Port Arthur, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 6.3%, which averages out to $70 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Port Arthur, TX
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Port Arthur, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
19% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

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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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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Port Arthur/Groves
$1,543/month
727 Sq Ft

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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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Port Arthur/Groves
$1,543/month
727 Sq Ft

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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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Port Arthur/Groves
$1,543/month
727 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Port Arthur, TX?

Because the average rent in Port Arthur is $1,126, you’ll want to make about $3,753 per month or $45,036 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.

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Port Arthur, TX

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Apartment Averages

Port Arthur/Groves

Port Arthur, TX

Port Arthur/Groves

Port Arthur, TX

Studio
$785/month
$785/month
One Bedroom
$1,090/month
$1,090/month
Two Bedroom
$1,316/month
$1,316/month
Three Bedroom
$1,546/month
$1,546/month
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$921 - $1,263

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Renaissance at Lakeshore

920 Procter St,
Port Arthur, TX 77640

$1,045 - $1,225

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$850 - $1,400

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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