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Highlights

  • Elevator
  • Refrigerator
  • Gas stove
  • Onsite laundry service
  • No smoking
  • Onsite laundry, elevator

Location

256 North Main Street, Porterville, California 93257, United States
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Management

Full House Property Management

Leasing office

(559) 784-6456

Property Overview

Downtown Living presents a strong rental option, achieving an impressive Zumper expert rating of 8.5 out of 10, highlighting its overall quality. With a competitive price rating of 10 and an amenities rating of 9, it offers excellent value alongside impressive features like an elevator and onsite laundry. Its prime location also rates 9 out of 10 for convenience to public transport and key attractions, making it appealing for various lifestyles, while maintaining a trustworthiness rating of 7.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Downtown Living is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Downtown Living has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath225 sqft$725 /mo1 unit availableThis downtown studio is in a great historic building with onsite laundry & elevator Low Income guidelines required to qualify NO SMOKING ONSITE NO PETS ADDITIONAL FEES NOT INCLUDED IN RENT: * $40 Application Fee per applicant 18 or older, Non-Refundable Applicant understands and agrees, if approved, in addition to rent the following fees will be assessed: * TPA $5.00 - Monthly administration fee covers expenses such as online access, check processing, insurance monitoring, etc * Cleaning and damage Deposit: - Refundable upon successfull move-out inspection
Apartment-1bdrm1 bed1 bath250 sqft$925 /mo1 unit availableThis downtown 1 bedroom is a 2nd floor unit in a great historic building. Close to dining, shopping, bus stop, etc. Includes: *Water/trash and sewer *Refrigerator *Gas Stove *A/C *Onsite Laundry service Low Income guidelines required to qualify NO SMOKING ONSITE NO PETS ADDITIONAL FEES NOT INCLUDED IN RENT: * $40 Application Fee per applicant 18 or older, Non-Refundable Applicant understands and agrees, if approved, in addition to rent the following fees will be assessed: * TPA $5.00 - Monthly administration fee covers expenses such as online access, insurance monitoring, etc * Cleaning and damage Deposit: - Refundable upon successfull move-out inspection

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Amenities for Downtown Living

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Controlled AccessElevator
On Site Coin-Op LaundryOnsite Laundry

Other

Water, Trash, & Sewer
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Building details

Property details

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About Downtown Living

HomeApartments in Porterville Downtown Living

This downtown historic building features studio and 1 bedroom apartments. Units are located on 2nd floor with large parking, security coded entrance and elevator. Close to dining, shopping, bus stop, etc. All units Includes: *Water/trash and sewer *Refrigerator *Gas Stove *A/C *Onsite coin-op Laundry service The property is designated as Low Income and has guidelines required to qualify Ask about any rent specials being offered NO SMOKING ONSITE NO PETS ADDITIONAL FEES NOT INCLUDED IN RENT: * $40 Application Fee per applicant 18 or older, Non-Refundable Applicant understands and agrees, if approved, in addition to rent the following fees will be assessed: * TPA $5.00 - Monthly administration fee for tenant portal administration * Cleaning and damage Deposit: - Refundable upon successfull move-out inspection


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Downtown Living is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Downtown Living has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Downtown Living
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Downtown Living offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Downtown Living goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including controlled access. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Downtown Living receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Downtown Living is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Downtown Living does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Downtown Living provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Downtown Living is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • The area has transit options
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Downtown Living compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Porterville

Studio apartments at Downtown Living cost about 19% less than the average rent price for studios in Porterville.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 3% lower than 1-bedrooms in Porterville.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Porterville
A table of studio rental data trends in Porterville
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$800
January 2024$800
February 2024$785
March 2024$798
April 2024$795
June 2024$800
July 2024$799
August 2024$800
March 2025$838
April 2025$828
May 2025$798
June 2025$795
July 2025$795
August 2025$795
September 2025$795
November 2025$900
December 2025$900

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$29,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $29,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $725.
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Schools near Downtown Living

Roche Avenue Elementary School

388 n roche st

porterville, CA, 93257

K-6Public
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Getting around Porterville near 256 North Main Street

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 256 North Main Street, Porterville

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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