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Rental Market Trends in Porterville, CA

What is the average rent in Porterville, CA?

$1,055/month

Average Rent

643 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

Porterville, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Porterville, CA is $1,055 per month. This is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Porterville more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Porterville average $611 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Porterville average $1,055 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Porterville average $1,142 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Porterville average $1,273 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$611/month
440 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,055/month
643 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,142/month
823 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,273/month
1,161 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 Porterville, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.9%, which averages out to $19 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Porterville, CA
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Porterville, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
20% Below $700/month
45% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
5% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Porterville, CA?

Because the average rent in Porterville is $1,055, you’ll want to make about $3,516 per month or $42,192 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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Porterville, CA

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How does Porterville, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Porterville, CA 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.

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Apartment Averages

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The Village at Henderson

The Village at Henderson

1711 W Henderson Ave,
Porterville, CA 93257

$1,500 - $1,700

1-2 Beds

Fox Hollow

Fox Hollow

1040 W Grand Ave,
Porterville, CA 93257

$1,313

2 Beds

Grand Plaza Apartments

Grand Plaza Apartments

854 W Grand Ave,
Porterville, CA 93257

$1,099 - $1,399

1-3 Beds

Villa Robles Apartments

Villa Robles Apartments

450 W Springville Ave,
Porterville, CA 93257

$1,137 - $1,439

2-4 Beds

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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 June 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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