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Rental Market Trends in Portland, OR

What is the average rent in Portland, OR?

$1,522/month

Average Rent

644 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Portland, OR is $1,522 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,249 per month for a studio, $1,522 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,811 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,101 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,249/month
437 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,522/month
644 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,811/month
919 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,101/month
1,179 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,435/month
714 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,285/month
1,055 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,976/month
1,588 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,487/month
2,331 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,611/month
659 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,238/month
986 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,633/month
1,351 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,217/month
787 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,102/month
908 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,414/month
1,366 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Portland, OR?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.9%, which averages out to $13 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Portland, OR
Last Updated April 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
28% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Portland?

Based on current rent prices, Bethany Westfield, Morgans Run and Gateway are the most affordable neighborhoods in Portland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bethany Westfield
$1,156/month
575 Sq Ft
Morgans Run
$1,156/month
575 Sq Ft
Gateway
$1,176/month
603 Sq Ft
Rose City Park
$1,180/month
534 Sq Ft
North Tabor
$1,189/month
585 Sq Ft
McCormick Pier
$1,216/month
715 Sq Ft
Argay
$1,239/month
777 Sq Ft
Prestige Park
$1,239/month
777 Sq Ft
Kenton Commercial Historic District
$1,248/month
596 Sq Ft
Cypress Park
$1,258/month
652 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Portland?

Based on current rent prices, Alphabet District, Goose Hollow and Bridgeport Village are the most expensive neighborhoods in Portland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Alphabet District
$2,326/month
716 Sq Ft
Goose Hollow
$2,277/month
717 Sq Ft
Bridgeport Village
$2,186/month
764 Sq Ft
13th Ave Historic District
$2,125/month
692 Sq Ft
Uptown Portland
$2,075/month
649 Sq Ft
Northwest Portland
$2,048/month
677 Sq Ft
Pearl
$2,035/month
687 Sq Ft
Holladay Park
$2,030/month
848 Sq Ft
Downtown Portland
$1,973/month
664 Sq Ft
South Waterfront
$1,915/month
708 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 Northwest Portland .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast Portland
$1,889/month
655 Sq Ft
Downtown Portland
$1,973/month
664 Sq Ft
Northwest Portland
$2,048/month
677 Sq Ft
Southeast Portland
$1,732/month
636 Sq Ft
Southwest Portland
$1,764/month
672 Sq Ft
Uptown Portland
$2,075/month
649 Sq Ft
Pearl
$2,035/month
687 Sq Ft
Alphabet District
$2,326/month
716 Sq Ft
South Waterfront
$1,915/month
708 Sq Ft
Goose Hollow
$2,277/month
717 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 $1,522, you’ll want to make about $5,073 per month or $60,876 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 $1,249 - $2,101. 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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Portland, OR

8,079 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Portland, OR compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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Portland, OR

Alphabet District

Portland, OR

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Apartment communities in Portland we think you'll love

Millhouse

Millhouse

1985-1988 NW Savier St,
Portland, OR 97209

$1,444 - $4,215 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Yard

Yard

22 NE 2nd Ave,
Portland, OR 97232

$1,451 - $2,935 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Holloway

Holloway

2050 Northeast Pacific Street,
Portland, OR 97232

$1,531 - $3,140 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Parkland Apartments

Parkland Apartments

3202 SE 92nd Ave,
Portland, OR 97266

$1,295 - $1,495

1-2 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.

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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