Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
Portland, Louisville, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Portland

$965/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Portland is $965 per month as of October 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $935 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Portland

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Portland rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Portland, Louisville, KY

Average rent prices in Portland have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Portland, Louisville, KY

Rent prices in Portland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Portland is $906, whereas a house costs $1,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Portland run $764 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $934.

Listings

1 bedroom

$779

4%

10%

2 bedroom

$995

3%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,095

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,400

12%

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$779

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Portland, Louisville, KY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Portland, Louisville, KY compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Portland and California by all bedroom counts and property types.

Portland

Median rent price$965
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Portland, Louisville, KY is 12% lower than the median rent in California, Louisville, KY.

Discover rentals in Portland, Louisville, KY

451 N 25th St - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Portland house for rent in Louisville

2 beds

1 bath

$699

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
200 N 18th St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Portland apartment for rent in Louisville

2 beds

1 bath

$750

226 N 26th St - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Portland house for rent in Louisville

2 beds

1 bath

$799

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2549 Slevin St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Portland house for rent in Louisville

2549 Slevin Street - 1

2549 Slevin St #1, Louisville, KY 40212

2 beds

1.5 baths

$800

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Frequently asked questions for Portland, Louisville, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Portland rental market.

How much is rent in Portland?

The average rent in Portland is $965 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Portland?

Average rent prices in Portland have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Portland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Portland is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $935 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Portland?

To comfortably afford rent in Portland, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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