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Rental Market Trends in Portland, OR

What is the average rent in Portland, OR?

$1,515/month

Average Rent

643 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Portland, OR is $1,515 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Portland rent prices are 7% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Portland, you can expect to pay about $1,246 per month for a studio, $1,515 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,803 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,115 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,246/month
438 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,515/month
643 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,803/month
920 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,115/month
1,193 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,453/month
566 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,281/month
1,049 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,960/month
1,520 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,696/month
2,534 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,827/month
749 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,044/month
961 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,369/month
1,199 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,341/month
807 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,202/month
1,018 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,734/month
1,401 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,814/month
2,020 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Portland, OR?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $6 less 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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Rent Ranges in Portland, OR
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Portland, OR
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
15% $700 - $1,000/month
49% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Portland?

Based on current rent prices, Collins View, Gateway and Powellhurst-Gilbert are the most affordable neighborhoods in Portland.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Collins View
$1,006/month
217 Sq Ft
Gateway
$1,167/month
612 Sq Ft
Powellhurst-Gilbert
$1,232/month
547 Sq Ft
Cypress Park
$1,235/month
420 Sq Ft
Rose City Park
$1,236/month
532 Sq Ft
Montavilla
$1,239/month
551 Sq Ft
North Tabor
$1,254/month
593 Sq Ft
Kenton Commercial Historic District
$1,254/month
615 Sq Ft
Rockwood
$1,266/month
663 Sq Ft
Casmur
$1,269/month
619 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Portland?

Based on current rent prices, Alphabet District, Goose Hollow and 13th Ave Historic District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Portland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Alphabet District
$2,360/month
730 Sq Ft
Goose Hollow
$2,302/month
728 Sq Ft
13th Ave Historic District
$2,155/month
706 Sq Ft
Pearl
$2,085/month
714 Sq Ft
Northwest Portland
$2,070/month
689 Sq Ft
Uptown Portland
$2,057/month
655 Sq Ft
Holladay Park
$2,042/month
826 Sq Ft
Downtown Portland
$1,985/month
671 Sq Ft
Bridgeport Village
$1,975/month
691 Sq Ft
South Waterfront
$1,935/month
715 Sq Ft

Which Portland neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Portland with the most apartments available are Northeast Portland, Downtown Portland and Southeast Portland .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast Portland
$1,893/month
661 Sq Ft
Downtown Portland
$1,985/month
671 Sq Ft
Southeast Portland
$1,756/month
648 Sq Ft
Northwest Portland
$2,070/month
689 Sq Ft
Southwest Portland
$1,800/month
687 Sq Ft
Uptown Portland
$2,057/month
655 Sq Ft
South Waterfront
$1,935/month
715 Sq Ft
Alphabet District
$2,360/month
730 Sq Ft
Kerns
$1,854/month
621 Sq Ft
Pearl
$2,085/month
714 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Portland, OR?

Because the average rent in Portland is $1,515, you’ll want to make about $5,050 per month or $60,600 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Portland, OR is 16.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Portland is 35.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,246 - $2,115. You can expect to pay 7.9% more for groceries, 2.3% less for utilities, and 25.8% more for transportation.

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Millhouse

Millhouse

1985-1988 NW Savier St,
Portland, OR 97209

$1,359 - $4,140 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

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Holloway

2050 Northeast Pacific Street,
Portland, OR 97232

$1,399 - $3,160 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

ArLo

ArLo

6015 N Interstate Ave,
Portland, OR 97217

$1,316 - $5,045

Studio - 2 Beds

Slabtown Square

Slabtown Square

2070 NW Quimby St,
Portland, OR 97209

$1,290 - $3,600

Studio - 2 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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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