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Rental Market Trends in Portland, OR

What is the average rent in Portland, OR?

$1,524/month

Average Rent

642 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

Portland, OR Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Portland, OR is $1,524 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Portland rent prices are 7% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Portland average $1,251 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Portland average $1,524 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Portland average $1,808 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Portland average $2,099 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,251/month
436 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,524/month
642 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,808/month
922 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,099/month
1,179 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,373/month
511 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,322/month
1,047 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,003/month
1,651 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,818/month
2,414 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,466/month
628 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,022/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,554/month
1,407 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,205/month
799 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,324/month
1,059 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,449/month
1,440 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Portland, OR?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $7 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 Portland, OR
Last Updated June 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, Cully, Rose City Park and North Tabor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Portland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cully
$948/month
585 Sq Ft
Rose City Park
$1,127/month
491 Sq Ft
North Tabor
$1,136/month
553 Sq Ft
Centennial
$1,194/month
662 Sq Ft
Wilkes East
$1,258/month
698 Sq Ft
Powellhurst-Gilbert
$1,260/month
557 Sq Ft
Gateway
$1,283/month
588 Sq Ft
Parkrose Heights
$1,283/month
599 Sq Ft
Argay
$1,286/month
746 Sq Ft
Rockwood
$1,298/month
656 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Portland?

Based on current rent prices, Goose Hollow, Pearl and Uptown Portland are the most expensive neighborhoods in Portland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Goose Hollow
$2,298/month
720 Sq Ft
Pearl
$2,079/month
742 Sq Ft
Uptown Portland
$2,072/month
658 Sq Ft
Northwest Portland
$2,053/month
693 Sq Ft
Downtown Portland
$1,978/month
675 Sq Ft
Northeast Portland
$1,887/month
664 Sq Ft
Kerns
$1,870/month
622 Sq Ft
South Waterfront
$1,860/month
719 Sq Ft
Arts District
$1,849/month
679 Sq Ft
Boise
$1,823/month
645 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
$1,887/month
664 Sq Ft
Downtown Portland
$1,978/month
675 Sq Ft
Northwest Portland
$2,053/month
693 Sq Ft
Southeast Portland
$1,713/month
634 Sq Ft
Uptown Portland
$2,072/month
658 Sq Ft
Kerns
$1,870/month
622 Sq Ft
Pearl
$2,079/month
742 Sq Ft
North Portland
$1,572/month
638 Sq Ft
Goose Hollow
$2,298/month
720 Sq Ft
Arts District
$1,849/month
679 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 $1,524, you’ll want to make about $5,080 per month or $60,960 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 $1,251 - $2,099. 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

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

Use the tool below to compare Portland, OR 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

Cully

Portland, OR

Goose Hollow

Portland, OR

Studio
$1,354/month
$1,132/month
One Bedroom
$1,061/month
$1,579/month
Two Bedroom
$1,249/month
$2,341/month
Three Bedroom
$1,335/month
$3,588/month
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22 NE 2nd Ave,
Portland, OR 97232

$1,277 - $2,920 Total Monthly Price

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Prose Hayden Island

110 N Tomahawk Island Dr,
Portland, OR 97217

$1,396 - $2,985 Total Monthly Price

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Holloway

2050 Northeast Pacific Street,
Portland, OR 97232

$1,499 - $3,140 Total Monthly Price

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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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