Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Average rent in
Port Arthur, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Port Arthur
$1,100/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Port Arthur is $1,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $845 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Port Arthur
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Port Arthur rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Port Arthur, TX
Average rent prices in Port Arthur have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same 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
Port Arthur, TX
Rent prices in Port Arthur vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Port Arthur is $1,012, whereas a house costs $1,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Port Arthur run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,450 |  7% | - | |
1 bedroom | $900 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,275 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,307 | 50% |  47% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Port Arthur, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,012 | 23% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 5% | - | |
Houses | $1,425 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,307
Last 30 days
50%
Last year
47%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Port Arthur, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,012
Last 30 days
23%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Port Arthur, TX, 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 Port Arthur, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Port Arthur and Beaumont by all bedroom counts and property types.
Port Arthur
43%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Port Arthur, TX is equal to the median rent in Beaumont, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,100
10%$1,100
8%$1,300
4%$1,350
17%$1,200
17%$1,553
50%$1,300
22%$1,200
2%$1,175
24%$1,350
26%$1,100
11%$1,544
35%Discover rentals in Port Arthur, TX
1d ago
1501 Poole Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,050
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1409 10th St, Port Arthur, TX 77640
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Port Arthur
5215 8th St, Port Arthur, TX 77642
3 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Port Arthur
1101 9th St, Port Arthur, TX 77640
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$13,868
$13,246
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Port Arthur
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Port Arthur
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
7901 Heatherbrook Trl, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$1,675
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3030 Lake Arthur Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$1,425
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$13,868
$13,246
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
House for rent in Port Arthur
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
House for rent
19h ago
1348 Jefferson Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$990–$1,420
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3225 Lake Arthur Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1–2 beds
1 bath
$920–$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$13,868
$13,246
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4020 Fm 365, Port Arthur, TX 77640
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$921–$1,263
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2004 S Gulfway Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77640
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$13,868
$13,246
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1501 Poole Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2004 S Gulfway Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77640
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4001 Memorial Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Port Arthur, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Port Arthur rental market.
How much is rent in Port Arthur?
The average rent in Port Arthur is $1,100 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Port Arthur?
Average rent prices in Port Arthur have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Port Arthur rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Port Arthur is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $845 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Port Arthur?
To comfortably afford rent in Port Arthur, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Port Arthur?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Port Arthur average around $880/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,050/month.
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).