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Rental Market Trends in Porterville, CA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Porterville, CA is $1,112/month.

Rent in Porterville is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,112/month

Average Rent

643 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.3%

Change / Year

44

Available Apartments

Porterville rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Porterville average $618 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Porterville average $1,112 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Porterville average $1,149 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Porterville average $1,273 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$618/month
440 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,112/month
643 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,149/month
827 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,273/month
1,161 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,885/month
1,373 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Porterville, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $4 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Porterville, CA

September 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Porterville, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
15% Below $700/month
50% $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 $1,112, you’ll want to make about $3,706 per month or $44,472 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.

City

Porterville, CA

44 Available Apartments for Rent

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

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Apartment Communities in Porterville We Think You'll Love

The Village at Henderson

The Village at Henderson

1711 W Henderson Ave,
Porterville, CA 93257

1-2 Beds | $1,650 - $1,750

Fox Hollow

Fox Hollow

1040 W Grand Ave,
Porterville, CA 93257

2 Beds | $1,313

Grand Plaza Apartments

Grand Plaza Apartments

854 W Grand Ave,
Porterville, CA 93257

1-3 Beds | $1,100 - $1,399

Villa Robles Apartments

Villa Robles Apartments

450 W Springville Ave,
Porterville, CA 93257

2-4 Beds | $1,176 - $1,483

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Porterville?

The average rent in Porterville is $1,112 per month, which is 33.2% lower than the national average of $1,664.

What is the average rent for a house in Porterville?

The average rent for a house in Porterville, CA is $1,885 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Porterville?

Rents in Porterville, CA are increasing, with prices up 0.3% year-over-year and $4 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Porterville?

In Porterville, CA, 50% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California Porterville Rental Trends

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 September 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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